Monastics

16 July 2026

Special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue In Mandarin 佛教三大传承对谈

In honour of the legacy of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda, Nalanda Institute Malaysia will be organising a special Intra-Buddhist Dialogue on next Sunday, 26 July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing.

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15 July 2026

Heartiest congratulations to Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia extends our heartfelt felicitations to Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro on being conferred the title of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana. Ajahn is the first foreign-born monk in Thailand to receive this highest ecclesiastical honour. As reported by The Nation Thailand on 14 July 2026, this royal recognition is a fitting tribute to his decades of exemplary monastic discipline, profound wisdom, and outstanding contributions to the preservation and propagation of the Buddha's teachings.

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14 July 2026

Hosting a wholesome day of Mettā practice

Nalanda Centre was honoured to host a one-day Metta Meditation Retreat organised by Serdang Buddhist Association on Saturday 11 July, welcoming 90 participants for a wholesome day of meditation and Dhamma learning under the guidance of Ven. U Paññasami. Throughout the retreat, participants learnt the true meaning of mettā (loving-kindness), cultivating a heart of goodwill towards family, friends, including those with whom they may experience difficulties, and all beings.

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13 July 2026

Pindacāra in Seri Kembangan

Come and join the ‘Pindacāra’ programme in Seri Kembangan this Saturday 18 July at the Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat. The alms-round will start at 8.30am at the market. Volunteers will gather at Nalanda Centre at 7.30am. After the alms-round, we also invite you for the offering of lunch dāna to venerable monks at Nalanda Centre.

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12 July 2026

An evening of Dhamma with Ven. Ajahn Kalyano

On Thursday 9 July, the Nalanda community was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kalyano to NEO Centre K.L. for a joyful evening of Dhamma.  Ajahn reminded us that we are fortunate to have a supportive place and community for Dhamma learning and practice — this rare opportunity that should not be taken for granted.  It remains up to each of us to make good use of these conditions with a sense of urgency.

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9 July 2026

A retreat of joy, serenity and harmony

From 1 to 6 July, Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter gathered for a joyful Dhamma Camp led by Ven. Ajahn Hasapañña and Ven. Jotika. Through daily Dhamma teachings, group discussions, and guided meditation sessions, participants deepened their understanding and practice in the peaceful surroundings of Wisdom Park.

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6 July 2026

Weekly meditation and Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Kalyano

We are honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Kalyano for a Dhamma teaching at 8pm this Thursday, 9 July at Nalanda Education & Outreach Centre K.L. in Happy Garden.  Let’s take this opportunity to learn from Ajahn Kalyano, a well-respected monk in the Thai Forest tradition and disciple of the late Ajahn Chah lineage.  Invite your loved ones and friends along for a meaningful evening of Dhamma.  All are welcome.

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5 July 2026

Join us at Ariya Charity Food & Family Fun Fair today

This morning, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at Menara KEN, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, to offer their service at the Ariya Charity Food & Family Fair. The event has just been launched and continues until 3pm today, to raise funds for the establishment of Malaysia’s first Theravada Bhikkhuni Nunnery & Dhamma Training Centre.

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4 July 2026

Hosting Ayya Hasapañña and Ayya Jotika

Nalanda was delighted to welcome Ayya Hasapañña and Ayya Jotika back to Nalanda Centre on 30 June and 1 July before their departure to Wisdom Park, where they are conducting a six-day Dhamma Camp for Friends of Wisdom Park Singapore Chapter from 1 to 6 July. During their stay, both Ayyas visited the 'Terima Kasih, Dhammananda' and the Wisdom Park Phase 2 Exhibitions, which are currently being held at Nalanda Centre.

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2 July 2026

Gimhāna Uposatha Service: Finding Stillness in a Busy World

On Monday 29 June, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre for the Gimhāna Uposatha Service to learn and practise together.  Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kovido on his maiden visit to share a Dhamma talk titled ‘Finding Stillness in a Busy World’.

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