On Sunday 18 October, a group of Nalanda members visited Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) to participate in its Sutta learning programme, organised in conjunction with the 2026 Annual Rains Retreat. The evening session featured the chanting of the Mahā Moggallāna Bojjhaṅga Sutta and a Dhamma talk by Venerable Prof. M. Seevali.
Read moreWe warmly invite everyone to join us for the Thursday Group Meditation session on 29 October at NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The evening begins at 8pm with offerings, chanting and meditation, followed by a Mandarin Dhamma talk by Ven. U Paññāsami. Originally from Sibu, Sarawak, Ven. U Paññāsami ordained as a novice monk (sāmaṇera) under Ven. U Mangala in 2014 and in June 2016, travelled to Myanmar, where he received full ordination as a Bhikkhu (upasampadā) under Pa-Auk Sayadawgyi.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 October, Nalanda conducted its monthly Pindacāra at the Seri Kembangan markets, led by Ven. Rahula and Ven. Thanakit from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul. Rooted in a tradition dating back to the Buddha’s time, Pindacāra nurtures generosity, faith, and wholesome connections between the monastic and lay communities.
Read moreDuring the study tour to Borobudur and Yogyakarta, the Nalanda group visited Vihara Mendut, Vihara Dhamma Sundara, Vihara Bodhivamsa, and ancient Buddhist candi in the region. These visits offered opportunities to appreciate the region’s Buddhist heritage and connect with those who continue to nurture the Dhamma today. We are grateful to the local Sangha members, Buddhist leaders, and communities for their warm hospitality, which made the journey especially meaningful and strengthened friendships through our shared faith in the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreNalanda members and friends returned safely on Sunday night, 11 October, from Nalanda Institute’s enriching five-day Study Tour to Borobudur and Jogjakarta. The journey offered meaningful opportunities for learning, reflection and fellowship. Our special thanks to Venerable Santacitto for guiding us through Borobudur and bringing the stories depicted in its reliefs to life.
Read moreJoin us with your family and friends for our monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) at Pasar Basah Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan. Pindacāra offers us a precious opportunity to practise generosity, cultivate gratitude, and support the Sangha, the noble disciples of the Buddha who preserve and share the Dhamma.
Read moreOn Sunday 4 October, following the Sunday Service and lunch dāna at Nalanda Centre, Nalanda youths met with Ven. Vimuttadhammika for a Dhamma chat to seek advice on everyday challenges. During the exchange, Venerable highlighted that individual learning and transformation are the best ways to positively influence those around us.
Read moreOn Saturday 3 October, members, volunteers and devotees came together for Pindacara, offering alms to the Sangha and rejoicing in the generosity of the community at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. Through this simple yet meaningful practice, we cultivate generosity, gratitude and wholesome qualities that support our journey on the Dhamma path.
Read moreWe warmly invite you, your family and friends to join us for Sangha Day Observance, a meaningful occasion to honour the virtues and contributions of the Sangha in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings. Sangha Day is an opportunity for us to recollect with gratitude and rejoice in the noble efforts of monks and nuns who dedicate their lives to practising and sharing the Dhamma for the benefit of many.
Read moreThis Sunday, we are grateful to welcome Ven. Vimuttadhammika back to Nalanda Centre to share a Dhamma teaching with us. Originally from the Netherlands, Ven. Vimuttadhammika ordained as a Bhikkhu in 2020 under the guidance of Ven. Ariyadhammika at Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak.
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