Nalanda leaders joined fellow Buddhist organisations at the Merdeka Blessings Mahā Sanghika Dāna 2026, organised in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day celebrations. With the theme “Understanding Unites, Kindness Blesses,” the gathering brought the Buddhist community together in a spirit of harmony, generosity and gratitude, while offering reverence and support to members of the Sangha.
Read moreOver the long holiday weekend from 29 – 31 August, more than 100 members and devotees came together for a meaningful Tipitaka Workshop and Sutta Study led by Ven. Dr. Santacitto. Step by step, participants explored the history of how the Buddha’s teachings have been carefully preserved and transmitted through the dedicated efforts of His disciples and generations of practitioners over the past 2,600 years.
Read moreOn Sunday 23 August, Nalanda Sungai Petani Branch hosted a group of 40 Buddhist friends from Seck Kia Eenh (SKE), Malacca, including Venerable Anuruddha and SKE President Bro. Tan Kim See, as part of their four-day educational trip to Kedah and Penang. Arriving at the Nalanda Sungai Petani Education & Outreach Centre in the morning, the group was warmly welcomed by Nalanda leaders and members, led by the Nalanda SP Branch's Chairman Dr. Song, before embarking on a learning journey to discover the rich Buddhist heritage of Bujang Valley.
Read more31 August 2026 marked 20 years since the passing of Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Maha Thera. On this significant occasion, over 200 devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to honour our late Spiritual Adviser, recollect his profound legacy, and pay tribute to his life, teachings, and enduring Dhammaduta spirit. The 20th Memorial Observance commenced with the traditional procession of Venerable’s robe, followed by asking for forgiveness, offerings and chanting.
Read moreOn Sunday 30 August, devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang, for the Sunday Morning Service and a Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. Santacitto on why we embrace Buddhism and place our faith in the Buddha’s teachings. Venerable shared that the Buddha’s teachings reveal life as it truly is. From his encounter of the four sights - old age, sickness, death and an ascetic - Prince Siddhartha renounced his privileged life and embarked on a noble search.
Read moreNalanda members and volunteers warmly welcome Ven. Dr. Santacitto from Indonesia to Nalanda Centre in preparation for the Tipiṭaka Workshop, taking place from tomorrow, 29 to 31 August. Over the three-day workshop, participants will have the valuable opportunity to learn from Venerable and deepen our understanding of the Tipiṭaka and the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreOn Saturday 15 August, Nalanda Buddhist Society, Sri Serdang, conducted its monthly Pindacāra at the Seri Kembangan markets, led by Ven. Ananda and Ven. Sunanda from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul. This meaningful tradition, dating back to the Buddha’s time, gives the community an opportunity to cultivate generosity by offering alms, while supporting monastics in their practice.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us this Sunday for a wholesome morning of Dhamma learning with Ven. Dr. Santacitto from Indonesia. The programme begins at 9am with meditation and chanting, followed by a Dhamma teaching by Venerable. Thereafter, devotees are invited to participate in the lunch dāna, an opportunity to cultivate generosity and rejoice in the goodness of giving.
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 August, a group of Nalanda members and youths, led by Nalanda Centre Director Sis. Nandini Tan, joined the evening Chanting and Blessing Ceremony at Maha Karuna Vihara, Elmina. The ceremony was part of nine consecutive days of chanting and blessings held from 8 to 15 August in conjunction with the inauguration of the vihara. Members were grateful for the opportunity to chant together and rejoice in this auspicious milestone.
Read moreOn Sunday 9 August, Ven. Dr. Chandima delivered a thought-provoking Dhamma teaching on “Cyborg Sīla: Buddhist Virtue Ethics in the Age of Transhumanism”, exploring the disciplined ethical integration of technology within the path of self-cultivation. Ven. Chandima examined how transhumanism seeks to harness rapid advances in science and technology through genetic engineering, neural implants, AI symbiosis, cryonics and mind-uploading to transcend biological limitations.
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