150 volunteers at WACANA 2025 felt deep joy to have played a part in making this Buddhist Conference an occasion to remember. Fortified with the spirit of ‘veyyavacca’ – service, everyone was a host regardless of their duties, to ensure that our friends and guests have a comfortable and meaningful experience at this rare gathering.
Read moreWACANA 2025 was more than a platform for learning and reflection, as many Dhamma friends reunited and re-acquainted with one another. Many had looked forward to this Conference, arriving early in the morning on Saturday 20 December and bumping into friends in the Dhamma circle every few steps.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreToday, 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.
Read moreNalanda 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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreWACANA 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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreNalanda 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.
Read moreIn 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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