Observance Day

22 September 2025

Assayuja New-Moon Uposatha

Today is the new-moon day of the ‘Assayuja’ month.  It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.

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6 September 2025

Poṭṭhapāda Full-moon Uposatha

Today is the full-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month.  It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.

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23 August 2025

Poṭṭhapāda new-moon Uposatha

Today is the new-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month.  It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.

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30 May 2025

Honour to the Blessed One!

In this holy month of Vesākha from 10 to 18 May, the Buddhist community gathered daily at Nalanda Centre to honour the Buddha and His Enlightenment. Thank you for a blissful Buddha Day!

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28 May 2025

Selfless giving at Blood Donation Drive

On Sunday 18 May, every level of Nalanda Centre was buzzing with activity as the community gathered for the last day of the Buddha Day Observance.  Volunteers had started preparing shortly after dawn to welcome Pusat Darah Negara doctors and nurses, as well as devotees and the public for the Blood Donation Drive.

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26 May 2025

Heart-warming Wesak moments

Two weeks after the full-moon day of Wesak, we still rejoice in the community’s devotion, learning spirit and unity in observing Buddha Day at Nalanda.  These joyful moments were abundant and will stay long in our hearts helping us to build upon our foundation for spiritual progress. 

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28 April 2025

Vesakha Month starts today

Today is the New-moon day of the holy Vesakhā Month. On these Uposatha (observance) days, the laity devote themselves to a day of restraint, meditation and cultivation of mindfulness. Some may observe the Eight Precepts and listen to or read Dhamma teachings attentively.

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22 April 2025

Working together for Mother Nature

Today 22 April is Earth Day, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and up our efforts in safeguarding our planet.  Earth Day Observance at Nalanda Centre saw devotees, youths, Dhamma School facilitators, parents & students come together last Sunday 20 April, to upkeep the environment in and around our spiritual home.

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11 March 2025

Nalanda Patron’s Day Observance 2025

Nalanda Patron’s Day commemorates and appreciates all donors, benefactors and volunteers who have contributed to the growth of Nalanda over the years, and by extension, to the development of Buddhist education. It is observed annually on 18 March to mark the birth anniversary of our late Spiritual Advisor, Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda in 1918.

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20 November 2024

Rejoiceful ‘Sangha Day’ B.E. 2568

On Sunday 17 November, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the commemoration of the annual ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda Centre.  Together with their family members and friends, the congregation started the service with meditation, offerings, chanting, and listened attentively to the Dhamma talks about the significance of the Sangha community.

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