After the joy and warmth of the Lunar New Year celebrations, many of us return to our workplaces carrying memories of reunion dinners, family visits, laughter, and meaningful conversations. The festive season offers a precious opportunity to reconnect with our loved ones and to pause from the busyness of life.
Read moreDuring the Lunar New Year celebrations, we take time to visit relatives to pay our respect and send well wishes to them. As we get more occupied with studies, work and life obligations, Chinese New Year is a great time for our loved ones both near and far to gather, reconnect and cherish the bonding time together.
Read moreToday is the beginning of the Ramadan month of the Islamic calendar. All around the world, Muslims will fast from food and drink from dawn till dusk. The holy month of Ramadan is regarded as a time for intense faith rejuvenation, spiritual reflection, prayer, cultivating self-restraint and having compassion for those who are less fortunate.
Read moreDuring Lunar New Year, paying respect to elders and parents is a deeply meaningful tradition rooted in gratitude and humility. It is a time to reflect on the countless contributions, patience, and unconditional love that our elders have given throughout their lives. Many have devoted their strength, time, and energy to nurturing the family, often placing the needs of others above their own.
Read moreOn Sunday 11 January 2026, Nalanda members from Serdang and Kuala Lumpur branch gathered joyfully at Nalanda Centre for the first Members’ Day of the new year. The purpose of the monthly Members' Day is for Nalanda members to gather in harmony and discuss how to move forward together – summed up as the D.N.A (Direction, News & Action!)
Read moreAs the new 2026 year starts, let us recollect the achievements as well as lessons learnt. Let us be grateful and appreciative of all who have supported us along the way. With peace and gentleness, we seek forgiveness for the lapses in our actions, speech and thoughts.
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 moreAs we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the new year of 2026, we warmly invite you for the New Year Eve service to 'calm down' with good spiritual friends at Nalanda Centre on Wednesday 31 December. The programme will start at 11 pm with chanting, meditation and sharing of merits.
Read moreFrom 6 to 12 December, peace and calm radiated across Wisdom Park during the Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Luang Por Viradhammo. Over 60 retreatants and volunteers broke-away from the daily grind to progress in their mindfulness practice with his guidance, and serve the community of practitioners.
Read moreOn Tuesday 11 November, the Young Working Adults group held their monthly gathering at the Nalanda Education Outreach Centre in Happy Garden to explore the theme of “Finding Meaning and Purpose at Work”. The session began with a self-reflection exercise where participants examined their state of mind when thinking about their careers.
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