Not only had the recent torrential monsoon rain caused flooding in northern Peninsular Malaysia, our neighboring countries, Thailand and Indonesia respectively were also not spared the onslaught of disaster of flood; volcano eruption and tsunami, resulting in the abrupt dislocation of the inhabitants and untold sufferings.

The flooding in Korat province had resulted in the local habitants facing water shortage and electricity disruption. Despite being badly hit by the flood, the college, led by Ven. Zhen Chan wasted no time in distributing relief supplies and disbursing cash tokens to the victims.

The newly established branch campus of International Buddhist College (IBC) in Koratwas badly affected by the recent flood that hit the North-eastern province of Thailand.Fortunately, there were not much material losses or damage caused at IBC. The only unfortunate incident striked Ven. Zhen Chan, who in the midst of rescue work, slipped and injured his head. He received five stitches and with the protection and blessings of the bodhisattvas, he had since fully recovered.

The finale of the 25th anniversary of Than Hsiang Welfare Association celebrations was the 6-kilometer Guan Yin float procession that was successfully launched in the evening of 31/7/10.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Than Hsiang Welfare Association, the sale of a limited edition of a quarter-ounce Guan Yin gold medallion (999.9 fine gold) was launched at Than Hsiang Hall of Great Compassion on 31 July 2010.

The 2010 Mahasanghikadana in conjunction with the AGM of The Malaysian Sangha Council was held at the main hall of Phor Tay High School on 20th June.

On December 3rd 2009, Venerable Wei Wu together with Bro. Chan and Bro. Ping Ken received His Eminence the 7th Ling Rinpoche and his entourage from Chokyi Gyaltsen Center. On the way to Than Hsiang Temple, Venerable Wei Wu took the opportunity to bring Ling Rinpoche and everyone else including Sister Annee, Sister Pek and Dr. Daniel Yeoh who is the director of the Chokyi Gyaltsen Center; to visit Than Hsiang Farlim center.

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.