In conjunction with WACANA 2025, the youth continued their discussions at Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang as part of the Field Engagement Session on Sunday 21 December. The dialogue brought together a panel of Buddhist youth leaders from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia featuring Bro. Yeo Disheng (founding leader of Nalanda Youth Centre), Bro. Teo Heng Xuan (founder of DAYWA and Handful of Leaves) and Bro. Willing Chen (founding member of the Widyodaya Buddhist Community).
Read moreAjahn Chah Remembrance Day 2025 is a meaningful occasion to honour the life, teachings, and boundless compassion of the great forest master Ajahn Chah. The event is organised by the Kataññutā Group of Malaysia. Over these two days, participants are invited to take part in wholesome activities such as dāna, chanting, Dhamma talks, reflection, and spiritual fellowship.
Read moreLearning the Dhamma together as a family creates a meaningful space for parents and children to grow side by side in wisdom, compassion, and wholesome values. Nalanda Family Dhamma School offers a supportive environment where families can deepen their understanding of the Dhamma while nurturing harmony and joy at home.
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes all our Christian friends and their families a joyous and Merry Christmas. As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, let this season of giving remind us of the universal values of love, compassion, peace, and goodwill that unites all. May the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts and homes with joy, harmony, and hope, and may its message of peace inspire kindness and understanding among all people.
Read more150 volunteers at WACANA 2025 felt deep joy to have played a part in making this Buddhist Conference an occasion to remember. Fortified with the spirit of ‘veyyavacca’ – service, everyone was a host regardless of their duties, to ensure that our friends and guests have a comfortable and meaningful experience at this rare gathering.
Read moreFree School tuition class schedules for the coming 2026 academic year at Sri Serdang and Johor Bahru are now available at https://www.nalanda.org.my/free-school/. Classes will commence mid-January 2026 and registration can be made at https://shorturl.at/naduc. Do share this opportunity for students to improve upon their academic subjects with relatives and friends. Since 2010, this community programme provides free tuition, quality teaching, personal attention, and other educational support to academically weak and needy students.
Read moreWACANA 2025 was more than a platform for learning and reflection, as many Dhamma friends reunited and re-acquainted with one another. Many had looked forward to this Conference, arriving early in the morning on Saturday 20 December and bumping into friends in the Dhamma circle every few steps.
Read moreOn Saturday 20 December, over 650 members of the Dhamma community from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand gathered for WACANA 2025, to learn and explore ‘Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches’. We were privileged to host the four-fold Sangha of monks, nuns, male and female laity to look deeper into the Buddha’s teaching of “Avoid the Unwholesome, Cultivate the Wholesome and Purify One's Mind” for our own cultivation and equally for the growth of the community.
Read moreSpecial dialogues across the Klang Valley commenced this morning, following the forums at WACANA 2025, to deepen our learning and exploration on contemporary approaches to community well-being. Ongoing now is the Youth Dialogue at Nalanda Centre, Graceful Ageing with Fellowship of the Wise at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, and Volunteer Engagement & Training at Dharma Drum Mountain. May all participants derive much meaning from these engagements today.
Read moreWe extend our deepest appreciation to venerable members of the Sangha, the organising committee, forum speakers, volunteers and all participants for your support in making WACANA 2025 a truly wonderful event. Joy fills our hearts in the endearing moments of reunion with spiritual friends as harmony and unity permeated the day. Let us meet again at the Field Engagement Sessions tomorrow to deepen our discussions into community well-being. Sukhihontu.
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