Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.
Nalanda Buddhist Society extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the Family Fun Fair at NEO Centre Johor Bahru on Sunday, 6 September. With over 70 stalls, lively performances and the wonderful support of the community, the Fair brought together families, friends and volunteers for a joyful day of giving and fellowship.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 September, Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch hosted its monthly Pindacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. We rejoice with heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support of devotees and market stall operators, who continue to offer dāna with such sincerity and generosity. Their kindness and generosity not only supports the Sangha but also keeps alive the beautiful tradition of Pindacāra in our community.
Read moreThe Family Fun Fair at Nalanda Education and Outreach Center at Johor Jaya has just been launched! There are over 70 stalls offering a delightful variety of food, beverages, fresh produce and household items as well as performances by our talented students and volunteers. Invite your loved ones along for a wholesome day of giving and fellowship while raising funds to support the provision of community education programmes in Johor Bahru.
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 moreWe warmly invite you and your family to join the monthly Pindacāra (monks’ alms-round) on Saturday 5 September at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30 am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30 am). This is a great opportunity to support the Sangha, the noble disciples of the Buddha, while cultivating generosity, mindfulness, and kindness within ourselves. By offering alms, we develop wholesome qualities that contribute to our spiritual growth and the well-being of the monastic community.
Read moreThe Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ is back in Johor Bahru! We joyfully invite you, your family and friends to join us for a wholesome day of giving, fellowship and community spirit, while raising funds to support the provision of community education programmes in Johor Bahru. Come and enjoy more than 70 stalls offering a delightful variety of home-cooked food, fresh produce and household items.
Read moreOn Saturday 1 August, the community came together at O.U.G and Happy Garden markets to make offerings to Sangha members. Organised by Nalanda K.L. Branch, this weekly programme enables the local community to hone the spirit of generosity and selflessness as well as nurture faith in the Three Jewels. Members and volunteers also engaged market-goers and stall operators by introducing the Nalanda Family Fun Fair, which embodies the spirit of togetherness and unity to support Buddhist Education.
Read moreWe warmly invite you, your family, and friends to join the monthly Pindacāra and Lunch Dāna on Saturday, 1 August. The alms-round will take place at the Taman O.U.G. morning market (8.30am) and Happy Garden morning market (9.30am), followed by Lunch Dāna at NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreOn Wednesday 15 July, Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch hosted its Weekly Meditation & Dhamma Talk, led by Venerable Ajahn Nandiyo. Speaking on the theme "Knowing", Ajahn explained that while conventional knowledge is useful in daily life, the Buddha pointed to a deeper kind of knowing (ñāṇa)—direct experiential wisdom that leads to the end of suffering.
Read moreOn Thursday 9 July, the Nalanda community was honoured to welcome Ven. Ajahn Kalyano to NEO Centre K.L. for a joyful evening of Dhamma. Ajahn reminded us that we are fortunate to have a supportive place and community for Dhamma learning and practice — this rare opportunity that should not be taken for granted. It remains up to each of us to make good use of these conditions with a sense of urgency.
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