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17 November 2025

Registration for WACANA 2025 is closed

Nalanda Institute Malaysia and the Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia are grateful to everyone who registered for WACANA 2025. Due to overwhelming response, registration is officially closed on Monday, 17 November at 11am.

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15 November 2025

WACANA 2025 – Forum on Youths

In this video, WACANA forum chairperson Sis. Amanda Chen shares about the need to nurture dynamic and spiritual youth communities, which will be addressed in FORUM F2 – YOUTHS.

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6 November 2025

WACANA 2025 – Forum on Families

In this video, WACANA forum chairperson Sis. Sunandā Ong shares about the pivotal role families play in shaping the future of the community that will be addressed in FORUM F1 – FAMILIES.

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29 October 2025

WACANA 2025 – Interview with Achariya Vijaya

In this video, WACANA speaker Achariya Vijaya shares what WACANA 2025 will address and why it is important for the Buddhist community.

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27 October 2025

WACANA 2025 – Message by Ven. Mahinda

In 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.

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16 October 2025

WACANA 2025 – Interview with Tan Siang Chye

In this video, Conference Chairperson Achariya Tan Siang Chye invites Buddhist community leaders, teachers, and devotees to participate in WACANA 2025, which will be held on Saturday 20 December in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. Find out more and register at wacana.nalanda.org.my.

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2 October 2025

Renowned conservationist Dame Jane Goodall passes away

Dame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has passed away peacefully on 1 October at the age of 91. For over six decades, she inspired humanity with her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, her tireless advocacy for wildlife conservation, and her compassionate call to protect the Earth for future generations. Her life’s work has left an indelible mark on science, environmental stewardship, and the global movement for compassionate living.

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13 April 2025

Welcoming the New Year with joy and strength

Today and in the coming days marks the New Year celebration for our friends in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and in many parts of South India. It is a time of renewal, reflection and joyful reunion with family members and loved ones. Many celebrate with water blessings, offering food at temples as well as heartfelt gatherings with friends and family.

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31 March 2025

‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ to our Muslim friends

Today is the first day of Syawal which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is the time where our Muslim friends and their families come together to celebrate ‘Hari Raya Aidilfitri’, share meals, exchange greetings and seek forgiveness. This beautiful tradition promotes forgiveness, unity and harmony among the family and the community.

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28 March 2025

Pray for earthquake victims in Myanmar & Thailand

Earlier today, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and panic. The earthquake's epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city with a population of about 1.5 million.  A significant aftershock of 6.4 magnitude followed shortly after.

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