Organisations & networks
Start with national bodies, community associations and published member lists.
Find a network →Malaysia, from coast to coast
Your Buddhist community,
closer to home.
Organisations, NGOs, temples, youth groups, education, publications and opportunities to serve. Explore Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and the federal territories.
Find what matters to you
Many ways to take part.
NGOs, welfare & volunteering
Discover Buddhist and Buddhist-inspired service organisations, with help offered across communities.
Explore service →Youth & university societies
Find a place for friendship, questions, learning and service.
Explore youth groups →Learning & family life
Dhamma teaching, schools, family programmes and Buddhist education.
Find learning →Publications & Buddhist culture
Discover Malaysian Buddhist magazines, books and heritage resources.
Find something to read →Activities & community news
Go directly to organisations for their current events and announcements.
See community sources →A broader community index
Beyond the familiar names.
Browse 277 names from YBAM’s published list, plus 61 additional names from TBCM’s published list.
Some organisations do not have a dedicated website. Those entries link to the association’s source listing, where you can look for their published contact or social information. Names and member-index regions follow the source lists; they are not verified street addresses. Try a Malay, English or Chinese name when searching.
An association listing is not proof of current activity, registration status or NGO status. Some source pages are older. Check directly before visiting, volunteering or making arrangements.
Featured Malaysian connection
Your next Dhamma stop.
Find Buddhist temples, monasteries and centres across Malaysia. Explore maps and state directories, then check the centre’s own visiting information.
Opens dhammastop.my · Location coverage and verification are explained there.
National connections
Start with the networks.
Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council
Organisations & networks · Across traditions
Explore member organisations and shared Buddhist community initiatives.
www.mbcc.org.my · English
Page checked: 12 Oct 2026 · Publisher website
Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM)
Youth & students · Across traditions
Buddhist youth development, community programmes and association news.
ybam.org.my · English, 中文
Page checked: 12 Oct 2026 · Publisher website
Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA)
Organisations & networks · Across traditions
Association news, Buddhist education and regional community connections.
www.malaysianbuddhistassociation.org · 中文
Page checked: 12 Oct 2026 · Publisher website
Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM)
Organisations & networks · Theravada
Council announcements, Dhamma initiatives and member organisations.
www.tbcm.org.my · English
Page checked: 12 Oct 2026 · Publisher website
Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia
Organisations & networks · Vajrayana
Read the council profile published by MBCC and follow its organisation links.
www.mbcc.org.my · English
Association profile: 12 Oct 2026 · MBCC organisation profile
Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia
Organisations & networks · Theravada
Dhamma publications, programmes and links to BMSM centres.
bmsm.org.my · English
Page checked: 12 Oct 2026 · Publisher website
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