Wacana

Pertaining to Wacana Buddhist Conferences organised by Nalanda Institute.

13 December 2025

1 week to WACANA 2025 : preparations are rife

WACANA 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.

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24 November 2025

WACANA 2025 – Forum on Volunteers

In this video, WACANA forum chairperson Sis. Foo Ai Li shares about the importance of Buddhist volunteers balancing service and spirituality – concerns that will be addressed in FORUM F4 for VOLUNTEERS.

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22 November 2025

Volunteers equipped to strengthen community at WACANA 2025

On Sunday 16 November, the WACANA Organising Team conducted the first Briefing and Training session for more than 100 volunteers in preparation for the upcoming WACANA Buddhist Conference, which will be held on 20 December at Menara KEN TTDI.

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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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13 November 2025

Registration for WACANA 2025 closes in 10 days

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gather with spiritual friends from across the region at WACANA 2025. Join us for a day of discovering how we can create communities that nurture joy, peace and wisdom. Secure your seat now!

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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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4 November 2025

Secure your place at WACANA 2025!

The 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.

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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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