Than Hsiang Temple holds the "Chinese New Year House Blessing" annually, offering new year blessings and strengthen bonds of friendship. The purpose of this activity is to wish every household peace and health, auspiciousness throughout the day, and joy in the Dharma.

This year, the “Chinese New Year House Blessing" was carried out by the Than Hsiang Youth Group, with many young participants joining in.

On the third day morning of the Lunar New Year, the youth group set forth with sincere hearts and joyful spirits, visiting eight Dharma friends' homes across Penang to deliver New Year blessings.

Before departure, members of the Than Hsiang Youth Group gathered in the Great
Compassion Hall for a simple morning chanting session, followed by compassionate Dharma talk from Venerable Zhen Ru. After the talk, the members paid respects and offered New Year greetings to Venerable Zhen Ru and receiving blessings.

Then the members proceeded to the nuns' monastery to pay respects and offer New Year greetings to the Sangha members. Next, they continued to Wan Ching Yuen to greet the senior citizens. The hall was filled with joy and laughter as the youth sang New Year songs, wishing the elders happiness, good health, and auspiciousness throughout the day.

The youth group then visited the homes of Dharma friends, leading the hosts and their families in chanting the Medicine Buddha Mantra and the Fo Guang Zhu Zhao（佛光住照）. Afterwards, everyone joined in singing New Year songs and Buddhist hymns，engaging in warm conversations and strengthening bonds in an atmosphere of joy and Dharma bliss.

At the conclusion of each visit, the participants of the “Chinese New Year House Blessing” shared a joyful meal before returning home with hearts full of joy and gratitude. This year's “Chinese New Year House Blessing" concluded successfully.

Amitabha!

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