Than Hsiang Temple held the Than Hsiang Buddhist Welfare Association Malaysia 40th Anniversary and Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre 35th Anniversary Gratitude Night on Sunday, April 20th,2025. The venue was the SMJK Phor Tay High School sports hall. The event that day was grand and filled with warmth.

During April 13th and April 14th, Than Hsiang temple canteen team manager Brother Qi Shan led volunteers in the early preparations for the 40th anniversary.

Meanwhile, Brother Zhao Kun also led everyone to prepare 3 dishes such as: Black Jade with Broccoli(西兰花扣三宝), Dragon Roll (古法三鲜竹香卷), and Fragrance Yam Rice(滋味芋香饭). Besides Than Hsiang Canteen volunteers who assisted in the preparations, Brother Zhao Kun also brought his own volunteers to support the early preparations.

Saturday, April 12th was the Memorial Day of the late Venerable Bo Yuan. At approximately 10.15a.m. the Buddha Offering Ceremony was held at the Main Shrine Hall on the sixth floor of Than Hsiang Temple.

On this day, the devotees came early to the temple to pay homage to the Buddha in the Great Compassion Hall and the Main Shrine Hall. The Buddha Tables were filled with offerings from the devotees such as lamps, flowers, rice, salt, rice flour, cakes, and sweet drinks.

On Sunday, April 6th, Than Hsiang Temple held a Ching Ming Dharma Assembly on the fifth floor, which was also livestreamed simultaneously on YouTube. On that day, the temple was bustling with people, and everyone arrived early to pray to the Buddha, offer flowers, and light lamps. The fifth floor Dharma Assembly venue was particularly filled with many elderly people who were sincerely and wholeheartedly reciting the Buddha's name, awaiting the start of the ceremony.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu’s Dharma Sharing（05/04/2025）

Teaching Assistant in International Buddhist College, Sister Chiew Suan Bee sharing “The early history and popularity of Mahayana Buddhism ”

The topic today is about “ The Early History of Mahāyāna Buddhism”

Before I start, I would like to explain the three traditions today: Theravāda, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna ( or “ Tibetan Buddhism” if you like ).

The nineteenth day of the second lunar month is Guanyin's birthday. On this day, Than Hsiang Temple resumed the "Pu Men Pin" On-site Cultivation at 8 PM. The On-site Cultivation took place in the “Great Compassion Hall”, with approximately fifty people participating. Venerable Hui Li and members of the Brahma Voice Group led everyone in chanting the "Universal Gateway Sūtra《普门品》." Throughout the chanting, everyone's heart was filled with Dharma joy. During the circumambulation, everyone was devout and focused.

Today is the nineteenth day of the second lunar month, which is also Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s birthday. On this auspicious day, everyone arrived early at the Great Compassion Hall to pay homage to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, offering lamps, flowers, fruits, and longevity buns before the Bodhisattva.

Than Hsiang Temple held a birthday celebration on March 15th at 8 PM.

On the 15th day of the second lunar month, Buddha Parinirvana Day, many people come to the Than Hsiang Temple, either to offer lights and pay homage to the Buddha in the Great Compassion Hall, or to enjoy delicious vegetarian food in the canteen.

It has been the tradition of Than Hsiang Taiji group to collect donations for Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre.

On 29th December 2024, handover of the donation collection was conducted in Than Hsiang Temple Da Bei Dian. Lyn Foong and Kean Peng represented Than Hsiang Taiji group handed over a mock cheque of RM12,620.00 to Sister Tay (representing Mitra Welfare Centre) with the witness of Ven Zhen Nian. Thanks for Taiji members’ generous contributions!

Ven Zhen Nian has been very compassionate to conduct a Dharma sharing session with Taiji members. Sadhu! Sadhu!Sadhu! 感恩！