Study Tour

7 February 2026

Bujang Valley study tour concludes at Taiping Insight Meditation Society

On Monday 2 February 2026, as a meaningful conclusion to the enriching study tour to Bujang Valley, Nalanda members and devotees visited the Taiping Insight Meditation Society (TIMS) on their journey back to Kuala Lumpur.  The group received a warm welcome from Bro. Lim, Sis. Lay Hoon, and members of the society.

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6 February 2026

Nalanda study tour fosters Dhamma fellowship in Gurun

On Sunday 1 February 2026, a group of 43 Nalanda members and devotees who were on the study tour to Bujang Valley visited the Gurun Buddhist Association in Kedah.  Nestled at the foothills of Gunung Jerai, the association warmly received the group, led by President Bro. Tan King Leong, Deputy President Bro. Heng Meng Huan, and their dedicated team members.

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4 February 2026

From heritage to heart — Learning tour to Bujang Valley

From 31 January to 2 February 2026, 43 Nalanda members and devotees undertook a meaningful learning tour to Bujang Valley, reconnecting with our Buddhist heritage in ancient Kedah, an important historical link to the arrival of Buddhism in the region nearly 2,000 years ago. Led by Nalanda’s newly-formed Bujang Valley Heritage Team, participants gained valuable insights into the history and significance of this ancient civilisation.

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31 January 2026

Study tour group departs for Bujang Valley

This morning at 6.30am, Nalanda members and devotees have departed for Bujang Valley as they embark on a study tour to explore Malaysia's rich Buddhist heritage sites. A total of 43 participants will spend the next 3 days learning and exploring together. We wish them safe travels and a fruitful learning ahead!

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19 September 2025

Inspiring learning in Panyaprateep and Thawsi Schools

On 15 and 16 September, Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators visited two remarkable Buddhist schools in Thailand – Panyaprateep School in Pak Chong and Thawsi School in Bangkok – as part of their Learning Trip. These visits provided a wonderful opportunity to exchange experiences, gain fresh insights into Buddhist education and strengthen ties with fellow Dhamma educators.

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29 June 2025

Junior Dhamma School outing to Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Museum

On Sunday 22 June, over 50 students and facilitators from Junior Dhamma School embarked on an educational outing to the Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bank Negara Malaysia Museum.  Starting the morning with a simple picnic at the Botanical Gardens, students shared a modest meal amidst nature and reflected on the value of contentment and appreciating simplicity.

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12 June 2025

Teenagers explore Buddhists heritage in Bujang Valley

From 6 to 8 June, 39 facilitators and students from Nalanda Teenage Dhamma School embarked on an enriching study tour to Bujang Valley in Kedah - a historically significant site often regarded as the cradle of early Buddhism in Malaysia. Led by Nalanda Youth Leader Bro. Yeo Disheng and his dedicated team, participants explored ancient archaeological remains and visited the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum, home to artefacts dating as far back as the 2nd century CE.

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6 June 2025

Nalanda Dhamma School sets-off for Bujang Valley

This morning, 39 Nalanda Dhamma School facilitators and students set off on a 3-day study tour to Bujang Valley to visit historical and archaeological locales there.  Situated in Central Kedah, Bujang Valley is the richest archaeological site in Malaysia.  Ruins of ancient Buddhist structures dating from the 1st Century BCE, and much-later Hindu temples dating from the 10th Century CE, can be found scattered across the district.

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11 December 2024

Wishing Johor members a safe journey in Thailand

24 members and core volunteers of Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch have commenced their study tour to Thailand from 11 to 16 December. The group will explore Buddhist sites and monuments in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. The tour is led by Nalanda leaders Sis. Nandinī Tan and Bro. David Yap. We wish them safe travels and a joyful learning experience.

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21 October 2024

Hosting Firefly Mission on study tour of Bujang Valley

From 18 to 19 October, Nalanda leaders from Serdang and Sungai Petani branch hosted Firefly Mission Singapore on their inaugural study tour of Bujang Valley, Kedah.  The group led by Firefly Mission Deputy President Bro. Arnold Lee, was warmly welcomed at Nalanda Education and Outreach Centre Sungai Petani as this yearly reunion has been an endearing tradition as part of their annual Kathina Tour to Northern Malaysia.

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