On a bright and pleasant morning on 29th November 2009; Venerable Wei Wu, Venerable Zhen Yuan and Venerable Hui Phen together with some Than Hsiang staff arrived at the Farlim center at 8.15am.

THAN HSIANG JING YUAN, SUNGAI PETANI

The ceremony of ordaining Bro. Chung Ming Pong was held at Than Hsiang Temple on November 5, 2009 which coincided with the 19th day of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar.

MAHA SANGHIKADANA

“HOLDING HANDS AND CULTIVATING TOGETHER, NOW AND FOREVER”

On September 3rd, which coincides with the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, a ceremony was held in conjunction with the Buddhist Ullambana Festival. The ceremony started with the chanting of the Ullambana Sutra at 10:45am at the Main Shrine Hall on the 6th floor of Than Hsiang Temple. After that, staff and devotees adjourned to Hall of the Great Vow to chant the Heart Sutra.

The 2nd IBC Convocation was officially declared opened by The Rector, Ven. Prof Dhammajoti for the conferment of degrees on 2nd August 2009. On stage to witness the event were the chairman,Ven Wei Wu, the honored guests and speakers, academic staffs, while students and recipients of degrees /certificates, and well-wishers both local and foreign took their seats in the well decorated auditorium.
Prof Willemen, Vice-Rector for research and postgraduate studies, presented the citation of Prof Karunadasa, who was invited by the council of IBC to deliver the convocation address.

The 3rd convocation seminar was officially declared opened by pro vice chancellor of Hong Kong university, Prof C.F.

The annual dharma youth camp organized by the Than Hsiang Sunday class youth group was launched on the 11/6. The 4 day 3 nite camp ended on the 14/6. The theme for this year was “life, wisdom and set sail “ which referred to the growing up, the search for wisdom and setting sail toward the goal of dharma cultivation. The primary objective of the camp was to initiate and establish a caring society endowed with loving kindness and gratitude.

On Jul/04/2009, Than Hsiang kindy with a total of 60 students, a team of 20 dedicated teachers and volunteers made a field visit to Mahindarama Buddhist Temple at Kampar Road, Penang.