Wacana

Pertaining to Wacana Buddhist Conferences organised by Nalanda Institute.

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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2 October 2025

Nurturing wisdom together

On Sunday 28 September, families gathered once again at the Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Family Dhamma School for a warm and engaging session of shared learning. The School continues to be more than a weekly class, it is a living practice-space where parents and children walk the Dhamma path together, nurturing kindness, patience, and wise speech through everyday activities.

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30 September 2025

Working joyfully together for WACANA 2025

Preparations of WACANA 2025 are well underway, as the organising team works diligently to ensure a meaningful and inspiring conference for all participants. On Saturday 27 September, the WACANA Working Team gathered at Nalanda Centre to review progress, share updates on preparations, and coordinate efforts for smooth and effective collaboration.

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24 September 2025

WACANA 2025 briefing at Metta Lodge J.B.

On Saturday 20 September, the WACANA 2025 Programme Team visited Metta Lodge Pusat Buddhist Johor, to brief their EXCO on the upcoming Buddhist Conference.

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18 September 2025

WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference

WACANA 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.

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8 September 2025

WACANA Programme Team deep in planning

In the past months, the WACANA Programme Team has been meeting often to plan for the sixth Buddhist Conference, upcoming on 20 December 2025.  The team led by Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, Bro. Tan Siang Chye, assessed the needs and challenges of the community, and further consulted with respected teachers as well as Buddhist leaders to compose a meaningful event for the Buddhist community.

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4 September 2025

WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference

Nalanda 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 ”. Find out more at wacana.nalanda.org.my and register today!

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