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Charity food sale in Than Hsiang Temple in aid of Sichuan earth quake and Myanmar cyclone disasters

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Two major disasters struck in May this year bringing untold sufferings to millions of people. On 2 May 2008 tropical cyclone Nargis hit the coast of Myanmar and devastated a large part of the low Irrawady delta. Homes were flattened, trees uprooted and power-lines downed. Up to 90 % of homes in rural areas wiped off the surface of the earth. Such a calamity the country has never faced before, the scale of needs is clearly massive. Casualty figures continued to rise and estimated to exceed 23000.

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Buddha-bathing ceremony and parenting talk at Bukit Mertajam kindy branches on the 5th. of May 2008

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Hong Yew Chye

The open day for BM Kindergarten was held on the morning of the 5th of May 2008. In conjunction with its 1st annual open day since its establishment, a Buddha- bathing ceremony was also arranged ahead of the Buddha day, to be followed up on the same day with a parenting talk by the renowned child educationist and ex-head master, Mr. Tan Kerk Chee .

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Double celebration on 1st. of May 2008 :opening of new canteen, restaurant, article shop and 14th. Wan Chin Yan anniversary.

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Hong Yew Chye

The 2008 labour day (1st of May) is memorable to Than Hsiang Temple as the day witnessed the official opening of its new canteen, vegetarian restaurant and articles shop as well as the 14th anniversary of Wan Chin Yan , the senior citizens home, by Ven. Wei Wu.

The double celebration attracted about 100 guests who also joined the 50 plus inmates in Ta Pei Tian (the great compassion hall) commemorating the 14th anniversary of its founding.

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2008 IBC Dharma Duta Tour

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Hong Yew Chye

The students from IBC had been participating in its annual dharma lecture to various part of Malaysia to thank the public for their support in the past, and without exception, the Lecture tour for this year commenced from 10th until 20th of April 2008.

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20th anniversary of metta free clinic

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Hong Yew Chye

“ Metta Free clinic will extend its operation to southern Thailand in respond to the local needs and demands,” disclosed Ven. Wei Wu in his speech of thanks during the above anniversary celebration at Than Hsiang’s multi-purpose on 9th March 2008. Apart from the main center at Than Hsiang temple, Metta free clinic also operates its branches and mobile units in Penang Island, Seberang Jaya and Bandar Puteri Jaya in Suingai Petani.

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Than Hsiang Fund Dharma Protection Committee

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Hong Yew Chye

Established in January 1990, and adhering to its four-fold conviction of the young to learn, the fit to serve, the aged to be taken care of and lastly the departed to find spiritual destination, The Than Hsiang Fund has since been vigorously promoting Buddhist education, charity and spiritual cultivation to fulfill its objective of turning the Dharma Wheel in propagating and maintaining the right teachings of The Buddha.

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2008 Chinese New Year Gathering In Than Hsiang Temple

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The annual Chinese New Year gathering organized jointly by the various Buddhist organization of the northern region was held on the 16th February( 10th day of the lunar new year). The event began at 2pm with the all girls lion dance troupe from Phor Tay High School were at ground floor to welcome guests of honor.

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