Uniting the Buddhist Community of Malaysia

Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia

BMSM

One of Malaysia's oldest Buddhist organisations, spreading Theravāda Buddhism through publishing, education, and interfaith dialogue since 1962.

Malaysian Fo Guang Buddhist Association

BLIA

Part of the global Fo Guang Shan network, promoting Humanistic Buddhism through education, culture, charity, and spiritual practice in Malaysia.

Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

SAWS

Founding body of the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur — a central hub for Theravāda Buddhism in Malaysia since 1894.

Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia

TBCM

The umbrella body unifying Theravāda Buddhist organisations across Malaysia, providing representation, coordination, and governance since 2012.

Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia

VBCM

The national body representing Tibetan Vajrayāna Buddhist traditions in Malaysia, uniting the four major schools: Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug.

Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia

YBAM

Malaysia's leading Buddhist youth organisation, uniting over 270 member organisations to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and gratitude since 1970.