Pertaining to Nalanda Education & Outreach Centres programmes and activities in KL, JB and SP.
On 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.
Read moreOn Saturday 4 July, members and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur branch at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. As the Sangha walked mindfully on their alms-round, many market-goers came forward with faith and joyful hearts to make offerings, creating a beautiful atmosphere of generosity and gratitude.
Read moreOn Thursday 25 June, Nalanda KL Branch had the joy of hosting Venerable Ajahn Kittisobhano for a Dhamma talk during the weekly Group Meditation session. Devotees gathered with keen interest to listen and learn, deepening their understanding of the practice.
Read moreWe warmly invite you to join us for a Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano this Thursday, 25 June. Let us come together at NEO Centre, Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur, for an evening of Dhamma learning and reflection. The programme will commence at 8pm. All are welcome.
Read moreThe Peace Walk held at NEO Centre KL on Saturday, 6 June, brought together members of the Buddhist community for an evening of Dhamma reflection and mindful fellowship. In the Dhamma talk by Achariya S. Vijaya, he shared insights on developing wisdom to see things as they truly are by following the path taught by the Buddha. Wisdom enables us to recognise the illusory nature of our attachments and that grasping at impermanent phenomena inevitably leads to suffering.
Read moreAs part of the Buddha Day Observance Week programme from 30 May to 6 June, devotees and volunteers joined Ayya Sanghamittā on Saturday 6 June, for Piṇḍacāra at the OUG and Happy Garden markets. The alms round provided an opportunity for the public to connect with the Buddha Sāsana through acts of generosity and reverence.
Read moreWe invite you and your loved ones to join Buddha Day Observance programmes hosted by Nalanda K.L. Branch this Saturday, 6 June as follows : Offer alms to venerable Sangha members at the monthly ‘Pindacāra’ at O.U.G. and Happy Garden. We also invite you to join the offering of lunch dana to venerable monks at NEO Centre in Happy Garden after the alms round. You may bring cooked vegetarian food to offer.
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