Nalanda Centre

14 September 2024

Institute students engage in meritorious deeds

On Saturday 7 September, students of BPS 307 Certificate in Buddhist Studies presented their much-anticipated group assignments to course lecturers and peers.  As part of their course assessments, students collaborated in groups to organise experiential learning sessions based on the theme of “Ten Meritorious Deeds” and presented their learning outcomes.

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11 September 2024

Skilling up at design & publication workshop

On Sunday 1 September, 10 participants joined a workshop on design and publication conducted for volunteers to enhance their design skills in supporting Nalanda Communications Team.  The workshop was conducted by Sis. Tan Poay Phing and Bro. Ajita Lim, the designers in Nalanda Publication Team.

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4 September 2024

Pustaka Nalanda re-opened to the community

We are happy to announce that Pustaka Nalanda is now open to the community after the completion of upgrade and maintenance works.  In a simple ceremony, the library was re-opened by Ven. B. Sri Saranankara and Director of Pustaka Nalanda Bro. Ananda Fong together with the Society’s leaders on Saturday 31 August.

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3 September 2024

Nalanda Dhammaduta College meeting

On Saturday 31 August, Nalanda Dhammaduta College members met to discuss pertinent issues and align on future initiatives.  Established since 2019, the collegiate has been serving the community through Dhamma programmes across the Society’s learning divisions while also upskilling themselves to enhance their service.

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1 September 2024

Paying tribute to Ven. Dhammananda on Memorial Day

On Saturday 31 August, over 150 Nalanda members, devotees and students came together on Memorial Day to pay tribute to our late Spiritual Advisor, Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.  Even though it has been 18 years since his passing, his exemplary life and advice continues to resonate strongly with his direct disciples and the many who learned Dhamma through his books and talks.

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29 August 2024

Nalanda Dhamma School parents-facilitators meeting

On Sunday 18 August, Nalanda Dhamma School (NDS) hosted a meeting to update parents on the learning programmes of both the Teenage and Junior Dhamma Schools in Sri Serdang.  This platform is for parents to understand their children's progress and to share their thoughts on their educational journey thus far.  Facilitators also engaged in one-on-one discussions with parents, allowing for a meaningful exchange and to address any concerns.

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21 August 2024

Uposatha Service & Dhamma chat

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, 3 September on the new moon day of the month Poṭṭhapāda, for the evening Uposatha Service and a Dhamma chat with Ven. Dr. Chandima and Bro. Tan Siang Chye.

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19 August 2024

Ven. Nanavutto goes for alms-round in Seri Kembangan

On Saturday 17 August, we were happy to host Ven. Nanavutto – a monk from Hong Kong and disciple of Ven. Jutipanno Thero – for the monthly alms-round at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan.  It was truly joyful to witness devotees at the morning market streaming in numbers to make offerings to Venerable Sangha members.

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18 August 2024

K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

31 August 2024 marks the 18th anniversary of the passing away of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Nāyaka Thero.   On this day, Nalanda members and devotees will gather to commemorate his lifetime of missionary work and celebrate his spirit and teachings.

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12 August 2024

Pustaka Nalanda is undergoing upgrading work

To accommodate the growing number of important Buddhist reference books and readership, Pustaka Nalanda is undertaking upgrading work for the next two weeks.  The library will reopen to the public on 26 August 2024.

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