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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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16 September 2025

Happy Malaysia Day

Today 16 September 2025, marks 62 years since the formation of ‘Malaysia’ – a federation of 13 states spanning the Malay Peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah. As a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, Malaysians have grown to be more resilient and progressive through the years and endured through challenging times. 

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9 August 2025

Happy 60th National Day, Singapore!

Today is the Republic of Singapore’s 60th National Day.  On this joyous occasion, Nalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Singaporean friends a peaceful and joyous celebration of the nation’s 60th birthday. May the nation continue to flourish in peace, harmony, and unity.  As neighbours, we rejoice in your journey and the values that bind our communities.  Majulah Singapura!

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2 June 2025

Celebrating the Official Birthday of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia

Today on 2 June 2025, Malaysians celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on the first Monday of June. Nalanda Buddhist Society offers our felicitations to Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty the King of Malaysia) Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. We wish His Majesty the blessings of good health, happiness, peace and wisdom.

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21 April 2025

Tribute to Pope Francis (1936 – 2025)

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia offers our deepest condolences to our Catholic brothers and sisters over the passing of Pope Francis earlier today on 21 April 2025. The world has lost another humanistic voice of compassion, and a little of its shine today with his passing.  Now, as they say, ‘he belongs to eternity’; but we can take solace in that the good a man does lives after him.  May the late Pope Francis rest in Peace.

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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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