On Monday 26 October, a group of Nalanda members visited Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, as part of the commemoration of the 20th Memorial Anniversary of the late Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda, the late Spiritual Advisor of Nalanda. The gathering was a meaningful occasion for members to recollect fond memories of Ven. Dhammananda and the Vihara, where he spent much of his life tirelessly propagating the Buddha-Dhamma.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us on Wednesday, 4 November to meditate and learn from Ven. Bhaddanta Gandhamālālaṅkāra, the distinguished Myanmar Tipitaka Sayadaw. The evening service will commence at 8pm with chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk. We look forward to welcoming you to Nalanda Centre for this meaningful evening of spiritual learning and practice. All are welcome!
Read moreToday, Nalanda members and devotees visited our Spiritual Advisor, Ven. B. Sri Saranankara on his 73rd birthday today, at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple in Sentul, to extend our warmest birthday wishes and seek his valuable advice and guidance. The visit was a meaningful opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude and receive his wise counsel as we continue our collective efforts in learning, practising, and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.
Read moreNalanda leaders and members respectfully extend our warmest felicitations to the Most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Mahā Thera on his 73rd birthday today. On this auspicious occasion, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for his tireless and selfless efforts in propagating the Dhamma to the Buddhist community in Malaysia for more than 40 years, and for his esteemed role as a spiritual advisor to many.
Read moreFrom 23 to 25 October, Nalanda members and devotees gathered at Wisdom Park for the Asubha Meditation Retreat guided by Ven. Dr. Dhammapala. Participants learnt to contemplate the 32 parts of the body, as taught by the Buddha, to develop detachment by seeing the body as it truly is. They also explored the Four Elements — earth, water, fire and wind — deepening their understanding that the body is essentially a composition of these natural elements.
Read moreOn 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.
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