News & Updates

22 December 2025

Dhamma community unites at WACANA 2025

On 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.

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21 December 2025

WACANA field engagement sessions have just started

Special 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.

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20 December 2025

Thank you for supporting WACANA 2025

We 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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19 December 2025

1 day to WACANA 2025 : Welcoming friends and family

In the past days, we have been receiving family, friends and guests from across Malaysia, and abroad for WACANA 2025. We are very happy to reunite with many kalyana mittas, who have come together with more spiritual friends to join this gathering to learn and explore community well-being.

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19 December 2025

Notice : No Pindacara this Saturday

On this Saturday, 20 December, Nalanda members and volunteers will be hosting WACANA 2025 at Menara KEN TTDI. Therefore, we would like to inform that there will not be pindacara at Seri Kembangan. The pindacara programme at Bazar Rakyat Seri Kembangan will resume on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Thank you.

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19 December 2025

Join Dhamma teaching by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro tonight

Just last night, members joyfully received Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro and Ajahn Tul at Nalanda Centre. On their short trip to K.L. for WACANA 2025, Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro will also be giving a Dhamma teaching tonight at Nalanda Centre. We invite you and your loved ones to join us to learn directly from a wise and experienced teacher whose teachings are rooted in deep practice, clarity, and compassion.  The programme will commence at 8pm.  All are welcome.

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18 December 2025

Countdown to WACANA 2025 – 2 days to go

Today, we have begun setting up the exhibitions and stage at Menara KEN TTDI, and will be putting in the final touches tomorrow. ‘The Space’ on Level 2 has been transformed with informative exhibits which participants can peruse through on Saturday, whilst ‘The Platform’ on Ground floor has its stage all prepared for the WACANA morning programme.

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17 December 2025

Countdown to WACANA 2025 – 3 days to go!

Nalanda Centre has been buzzing with activity as Nalanda members and volunteers offer their time and service to help with the preparations for WACANA 2025, now just 3 days away!  From packing conference bags, preparing exhibition items, updating programme details, and coordinating logistics, the atmosphere is busy yet joyful.

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16 December 2025

Dhamma Teaching by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro

We warmly invite you to join us this Friday 19 December at 8pm for an evening of enriching Dhamma learning with Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro, a highly respected senior monastic of the Thai Forest tradition.  This invaluable opportunity allows us to learn directly from a wise and experienced teacher whose teachings are rooted in deep practice, clarity, and compassion.

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16 December 2025

4 days to go – Welcome to WACANA 2025

In just 4 days time, over 650 participants and volunteers will be gathering for WACANA 2025 at Menara KEN TTDI.  To registered participants, here are a few reminders for your preparations : 1. Registration opens at 8am at the Ground Floor. 2. Parking at Menara KEN is available at a flat rate of RM3.00.

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