The 2nd Learning Community International Life-work Conference
@ Malaysia．Puchong
Highlights
Remaking My Life — Together, We Move Forward
Accompany．Reconcile．Trust
Date of Conference： 29th May – 2nd June 2025
Online Registration：
https://forms.gle/7mbZw3YNSaVHVJEz8
This conference will focus on the areas of the ART of:
Accompany
Healthy & meaningful relationships can only be established on mutual support and cooperation, not selfishness and competition.
Reconcile
Face our past trauma squarely, acknowledge it, understand it and our life will be transformed through making peace with his trauma. Life’s problems are needed to be understood rather than to be resolved.
Trust
Believe truely that everything happens in life has a legitimate reason for its existence. This type of belief is a fairly high-level of trust.
This conference is open for a society where all feel included and able to contribute, whatever our language, race, wealth, gender, religion, etc.
Media language of the conference
Mandarin, English
Remaking My Life
- Strengthen the exchange and interflow of the international work of moral and spiritual enlightenment.
- Build a working conception for learning companionship with a broader and more global mindset.
Date of Conference
29th May – 2nd June 2025
Venue
Espira Kinrara Puchong, Selangor.
This conference commences from 29th May (Thursday) at 3:00 PM to 2nd June (Monday) after lunch. Puchong, situated between Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, is approximately 27 km from the heart of Kuala Lumpur and is part of Selangor state. As the venue (indoor) is fully air-conditioned throughout the day, attendees are encouraged to bring warm clothing for added comfort.
For further information, please contact AKASHA @ +60-3-89586877
Email：lcic_secretariat@myakasha.org
or @WhatsApp +60-16-3318763 (Inquiry in Chinese) & +62-877-7524-0478 (Inquiry in English)
Organiser
Reg.：PPM012-14-14062011
AKASHA Learning Companionship Association of Malaysia
AKASHA Learning Companionship has been deeply rooted in Malaysia for 20 years, upholding and embodying the spirit and values of Initiatives of Change (formerly known as Moral Re-Armament). With a focus on self-transformation and the belief that “change starts from oneself”, it has gained widespread support from various sectors, fostering warmth in society and making a heartfelt impact on individuals and communities.
Co-organiser
Initiatives of Change (IofC) Indonesia is part of the global network of IofC International, a non-profit organization that works to inspire, equip, and connect individuals to answer the challenges facing the world, starting from the idea that “change starts from within”. The School of Reconciliation (Sekolah Rekonsiliasi) is a program under Initiatives of Change Indonesia. This program serves as a learning platform for adults to discover their true selves. The learning process is facilitated in a safe and supportive environment.
Origins
AKASHA Learning Companionship Association is founded on the ideals of international Initiatives of Change (IofC) and began its journey within the Chinese communities of Malaysia. Mother Teresa once said “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. We should never be afraid of going against the values of the world.” Following this belief, we embarked on this one-way journey of lifelong learning and growth.
However, numerous challenges came along the way, causing unprecedented damages to individuals, families, societies, nations and even the world at large. Spiritual disintegration, moral corruption, frenzy and perversity, religious warfare, mental illness, antisocial phenomenon, twisted personality, hypocrisy, overflow of ideologies and so on. All these stem from our ignorance and fear in life. Fear prompts people to carry out horrifying actions and paralyzes our capacity to function normally. If we are not able to properly understand life, the extension of challenges from life shall severely impede our growth in life.
Frank Buchman, the founder of Moral Re-Armament (MRA), sensed that the greed and aggression of human nature had spiraled out of control between the second world wars in the previous century. He had been practicing quiet time for years, listening to and following the inner guidance, subsequently proposing the idea of “Change Starts with Me”, coupled with four universal moral values──honesty, purity, selflessness and love, and adding to them the standard of “absoluteness” so as to right the wrongs of the world, combated the morally and spiritually collapsing human nature, corrupted politics of greed, excessive and unfettered aggression, selfish and self-interested commercial competitions and so on. Hence a global movement of “moral and spiritual re-armament” was initiated in 1938 in England and spread across the world. People from all around the globe brought the ideals of this movement back to their home countries and further developed them, starting a wave of enthusiastic changes of moral re-armament.
AKASHA Learning Companionship has worked diligently and tirelessly in Malaysia for 20 years, holding onto and advocating for the values of IofC, change starts with me, ardently following the path of changing lives first through changing your own life. Our work has received enthusiastic support from many sectors of the society, and shall continue to bring warmth to the community and wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves for everyone’s benefit. In recent years, the concept of learning companionship has gradually spread across Bandung, Jakarta of Indonesia; Songjiang district of Shanghai, Fuzhou of Fujian province of China. Furthermore, with the support of the spiritual origin of learning companionship──Tainan of Taiwan, Tainan City Family EQ Development Association, the EQ System and Chinese in Action (CinA) Framework, AKASHA has decided to implement the plan of “Learning Companionship International Life Work Conference” as its 20th anniversary approaches. This plan shall run for a period of 10 years, with a conference held every two years and the first three conferences held in Malaysia so as to strengthen the capacity of the on-the-ground participating members to host events; whereas the last two conferences are planned to take place overseas so as to promote the concept to other nations and regions with such needs.
Mission
- Broaden the international perspective of participants by providing the opportunity to take part in and observe the international conference.
- Cement Malaysia’s foundation as a platform for a learning companionship nation within the Southeast Asia region and beyond.
Objectives
- Strengthen the exchange and interflow of the international work of moral and spiritual enlightenment.
- Build a working conception for learning companionship with a broader and more global mindset.
- Support and consolidate the development and cooperation between “sub-learning companionship” across nations.
Conference Venue & Accommodation
Participation Fees
This is a non-profit event, but certain basic conference fees are required. Please refer to the participation fees when registering, detailed information about the fees will be listed in the Google form.
Schedule
to be update later.
Description
Rollcall / Ice-breaking
Starting at 3 PM, participants may check in early. This is a great chance for international attendees to settle in, meet up with old friends, and connect with newcomers over afternoon tea. Let’s create an inviting space for everyone to mingle and get to know one another.
Spark of Change Night
The opening ceremony will be a warm and intimate evening, introducing change-initiators from across Asia and other continents, bringing everyone together. The purpose and format of the conference will be explained, followed by the invitation of five guests who embody the spirit of ‘Learning from Life: Change Begins with Me’ to share their unique testament in a seven-minute talk.
Quiet Time
Connection: Connect Within, Ignite Growth.
Correction: Transform Within, Overcome Challenges.
Direction: Ignite Hope, Illuminate the Path.
Action: Create Change Through Action.
Open Space── Expanding Horizons
The use of open space technology, provides everyone a platform to share their life stories. Each personal narrative will echo throughout the venue, ensuring every voice is heard and celebrated.
Open Space── Weaving Opportunities
With open space technology, we’ll also create room for action. Participants can share their journeys and connect with like-minded individuals, fostering a supportive community.
Living Library
Adopting the method of a human library, carefully selected 30 life stories from various countries and regions, allowing participants to freely choose two books for reading. Paired with a drink, this creates a relaxed atmosphere to listen and reflect upon the beautiful melodies of change.
Unleash Creativity Night
Let’s come together on-stage, to showcase our diverse artistic expressions, celebrating different cultures and creativity. It’s an opportunity to build shared memories before everyone’s departure.
Flow of Love Night
Join us for an evening where participants from various backgrounds share childhood games from different eras and cultures. Together, we’ll create new memories that adds on to our experiences.
Life-Work Night Bazaar
This is an opportunity for life workers and teams from around the world to connect and share their experiences. Whether by country, culture, or creativity, we’ll explore a rich variety of insights and knowledge.
The Decision and Commitment of Life
As we wrap up, let’s take a moment to make a resolution. Regardless of whether we find like-minded partners, the commitment we make is a testament to our respect and love for life. Through action, this respect and love could truly exert its influence, enabling our life to take on meaningful growth-oriented actions.
