Across Malaysia, temples and Buddhist organisations that once buzzed with intergenerational activities now wonder how to engage youths who find traditional formats uninspiring.  These aren’t abstract problems – they are the daily reality for countless communities.

We invite you to join this special dialogue, a platform for honest conversations about these challenges and the strategies to overcome them, led by Bro. Yeo Disheng, Bro. Teo Heng Xuan and Bro. Willing Chen – three dynamic leaders recognised for championing youth empowerment and community building. The service starts at 9am on Sunday 21 December at Nalanda Centre.  All are welcome.

Speakers’ Profiles :

Bro. Yeo Disheng is the founding Youth Leader of Nalanda Youth Centre, and now leads initiatives that support young working adults in balancing career and Dhamma practice.  He joined Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia as a full-time staff in 2016 and continues to serve in multiple educational roles.  He holds a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Multimedia University.

Bro. Teo Heng Xuan is the founder of Dhamma Assembly for Young Working Adults (DAYWA), Handful of Leaves (HOL), and Walkie Talkie – platforms that support Dhamma practice among young working adults.  He brings creative energy to Buddhist outreach, using media, movement, and mentorship to engage modern practitioners with timeless wisdom. He previously served as Chairperson of the Cambridge University Buddhist Society and EXCO member of Buddhist Fellowship Youth, where he now mentors the leaders. 

Bro. Willing Chen is a founding member of the Widyodaya Buddhist Community at Prasetiya Mulya University. He has a strong passion for promoting Buddhist education, particularly among the younger generation.  In addition to his Buddhist community work, he currently serves as the Head of Foreign Affairs for the Prasetiya Mulya University Alumni Board, where he actively contributes to strengthening international engagement and collaboration.