WACANA 2025

Conference Theme

Awakening to Community Well-being Contemporary Approaches
20 December Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm
Menara KEN TTDI Kuala Lumpur

The WACANA conferences bring together dynamic, knowledgeable monastic and lay Buddhist leaders, to discuss and formulate effective, sustainable strategies for the welfare of coming Buddhist generations in Malaysia.

The theme for this year's Conference is

"Awakening to Community Well-being: Contemporary Approaches".

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WACANA 2017

Who should attend?

  • 1 Leaders of Buddhist communities and organisations
  • 2 Buddhist educators and Dhamma teachers
  • 3 Dhamma school principals and teachers
  • 4 Members of the Sangha
  • 5 Engaged and interested lay Buddhists
  • 6 Students at tertiary-level institutions

Keynote Speaker

Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro

Disciple of Ven. Ajahn Chah, Spiritual Advisor to Panyaprateep Foundation, leading figure in Buddhist education movement, prolific author.

We are honoured to host Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro for a Dhamma teaching and guided meditation in the morning, followed by a Q&A session in the evening.

Our Speakers

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Elective Session

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Field Engagement Sessions

Extend your WACANA experience with our Field Engagement Sessions, held the day after the Conference. These optional visits offer participants a unique opportunity to engage directly with the organisations represented by our forum speakers. You will get to witness their impactful community programmes in action, join in meaningful conversations, and explore practical applications of ideas discussed during WACANA.

It's a chance to deepen your understanding, ask questions, and build connections with like-minded change makers on the ground. Spaces are limited—register early to secure your spot!

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Field Engagement Sessions

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