On March 22, 2026, the Lay Sangha Gathering was held for the first time that year at the Great Compassion Hall of Than Hsiang Temple. Attendees included Abbot Venerable Zhen Sheng, Venerable Zhen Xin, other Sangha members, as well as members of the lay Sangha.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu’s Dharma Sharing（13/03/2026）

Teaching Assistant in International Buddhist College, Sister Chiew Suan Bee sharing “Laṅkāvatāra sutra”

THE LAṄKĀVATĀRA SŪTRA
(Chinese: léng qié jīng 楞伽经)

Historical background
• The Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra was composed in India in Sanskrit around the 4th century C.E.
• Translated by D.T. Suzuki from original Sanskrit to English, complied in nine chapters.
• Laṅkāvatāra is translated as “the sūtra that enters into Laṅkā”.

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.

Reciting Amitabha, Radiating Infinite Light

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Than Hsiang Temple held a Chinese New Year One-Day Retreat in the fifth-floor Multi-purpose Hall. The program included Amitabha Buddha-name recitation, circumambulation, meditation, the noon offering ceremony, evening chanting, and a Dharma talk—all aimed at purifying the mind and welcoming the blessings of the new year.

Last year marked the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake (Yi Si), and this year is the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse (Bing Wu). To welcome the Chinese New Year, Than Hsiang Temple, as in previous years, organized a series of celebration activities. These include the Chinese New Year Lamp-Lighting, Chinese New Year Eve Buddha Name Recitation, Chinese New Year Eve One Year One Day Retreat, Chinese New Year House Blessing, etc.

“Two hearts united become lifelong companions; with compassion as their guide, they cultivate good merit and wisdom together.”

February 14, 2026, in modern society, is widely regarded as a special day for couples and spouses to exchange gifts and express love.

On that day, Than Hsiang Temple held a special Valentine’s Day marriage registration. five couples registered at the temple registration hall, becoming husband and wife embarking on a new chapter in their life journey.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu Dharma Sharing (13/02/2026)

Voluntary Teacher at IBC, Sis H’ng Siew Tuan sharing " Transference of Merits "

Have you ever felt this?
When you watch someone suffer, and all you want to do is comfort and care for them?
- A relative with a terrible diagnosis.
- A family member drowning in grief.
- A friend going through a painful divorce.
- A beggar on the street, wrapped in loneliness.
- A beloved sister you've lost.

To commemorate the Enlightenment Day of Shakyamuni Buddha, Than Hsiang Temple held a noon offering ceremony on January 26, 2026 (the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month). On this occasion, the temple also distributed Laba Congee to everyone.

As the New Year approaches, everyone is busy preparing to welcome it. Everywhere, people are cleaning, shopping, and getting ready to bid farewell to the old year while hoping for prosperity and success in the year ahead.

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2026Than Hsiang Reunion Luncheon

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