On Thursday 29 January 2026, the Nalanda Education Committee kicked off its first meeting of the year with drafting plans for the 20th Memorial Day of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Advisor – Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda. This monthly meeting brings together the head of Nalanda educational divisions to strategise and synergise efforts to ensure every division are aligned in its direction and efforts.
Read moreForum articles by WACANA 2025 speakers exploring Buddhist approaches to community well-being for families, youths, seniors, and volunteers. They offer practical reflections and reference materials for individuals and Buddhist organisations engaged in education, service, and community development in Malaysia and the region.
Read moreDuring WACANA 2025 on 20 December 2025, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro addressed the questions posed by participants with clarity, humour and compassion. Watch and learn from this insightful Q&A session with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro.
Read moreFrom thought-provoking keynotes by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro to engaging forums and lively connection of hearts and minds, the day was filled with meaningful dialogue on awakening to community well-being. Watch the highlights and feel the energy, wisdom, and connection that made WACANA 2025 truly memorable.
Read moreWACANA 2025 is just one week away! Preparations have been on-going for the past weeks, and as we get closer to welcome and host over 650 participants and volunteers, Nalanda members and volunteers gathered at Menara KEN, TTDI on Thursday, 11 December for a comprehensive site visit and volunteer briefing.
Read moreThe buzz is building for WACANA 2025! The WACANA 2025 Programme Team and Organising Committee have been hard at work — meeting in harmony to brainstorm, refine ideas, and ensure every detail leads to a truly inspiring conference experience.
Read moreIn this video, WACANA speaker Ven. Mahinda invites Buddhist community leaders, teachers, and devotees to participate in WACANA 2025, which will be held on Saturday 20 December in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur.
Read moreWACANA is the premier Malaysian Buddhist Conference where the Sangha and laity gather to discuss pertinent issues that affect the Buddhist movement. Find out more at wacana.nalanda.org.my.
Read moreNalanda Institute Malaysia and Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia are organising WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference on Saturday 20 December, in Menara KEN, TTDI Kuala Lumpur. The theme for this year’s conference is “Awakening to Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches ”.
Read morePeriodically, Nalanda Institute Malaysia organises WACANA as the premier Malaysian Buddhist Conference, bringing together dynamic, knowledgeable members of the Sangha and lay Buddhist leaders to discuss pertinent issues affecting Buddhism today.
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