On Wednesday 24 December, Nalanda Centre was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kalyano for a Dhamma teaching reminding us that the challenges we face in today’s world, with conflict, uncertainty, and suffering which are not new. They were present even in the Buddha’s time. Ajahn shared that while we may not be able to resolve the suffering of the world, the Buddha’s teachings show us where to begin: within our own hearts.
Read moreOn Friday 19 December, Nalanda Centre was honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro and Ajahn Tul during their visit to Malaysia for WACANA 2025. The Nalanda management and education team were privileged to associate with them and engage in meaningful discussions, learning from Ajahn Jayasaro’s wisdom.
Read moreAjahn Chah Remembrance Day 2025 is a meaningful occasion to honour the life, teachings, and boundless compassion of the great forest master Ajahn Chah. The event is organised by the Kataññutā Group of Malaysia. Over these two days, participants are invited to take part in wholesome activities such as dāna, chanting, Dhamma talks, reflection, and spiritual fellowship.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 December, over 650 members of the Dhamma community from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand gathered for WACANA 2025, to learn and explore ‘Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches’. We were privileged to host the four-fold Sangha of monks, nuns, male and female laity to look deeper into the Buddha’s teaching of “Avoid the Unwholesome, Cultivate the Wholesome and Purify One's Mind” for our own cultivation and equally for the growth of the community.
Read moreWe extend our deepest appreciation to venerable members of the Sangha, the organising committee, forum speakers, volunteers and all participants for your support in making WACANA 2025 a truly wonderful event. Joy fills our hearts in the endearing moments of reunion with spiritual friends as harmony and unity permeated the day. Let us meet again at the Field Engagement Sessions tomorrow to deepen our discussions into community well-being. Sukhihontu.
Read moreJust last night, members joyfully received Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro and Ajahn Tul at Nalanda Centre. On their short trip to K.L. for WACANA 2025, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro will also be giving a Dhamma teaching tonight at Nalanda Centre. We invite you and your loved ones to join us to learn directly from a wise and experienced teacher whose teachings are rooted in deep practice, clarity, and compassion. The programme will commence at 8pm. All are welcome.
Read moreAs we approach the close of 2025, let us come together to learn the precious Dhamma in the company of the wise. This December, we are honoured to host two esteemed teachers at Nalanda Centre : Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro (Friday, 19 December | 8 pm – 10 pm) and Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Kalyano (Wednesday, 24 December | 8 pm – 10 pm).
Read moreIn the Anggutara Nikaya, it was recorded that the Buddha taught – “There are these five gifts of a true person. What five? They give a gift out of faith. They give a gift carefully. They give a gift at the right time. They give a gift with no strings attached. They give a gift without damaging themselves or others.”
Read moreFrom 21 to 30 November, Nalanda was honoured to host Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society at Wisdom Park for their year-end meditation retreat, conducted by Ariya’s founder, Ven. Sumangalā Theri. Over 60 retreatants and volunteers spent the days in the quiet and serene educational campus, deepening their practice through mindful meditation.
Read moreLast Saturday 15 November, the community at Seri Kembangan markets gladly offered requisites to venerable Sangha members for the last Pindacāra of the year. Volunteers took time to inform curious onlookers about the purpose of Pindacāra and encouraged them to participate. Some who have been observing this activity for months now joined in with deeper understanding and faith.
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