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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At the beginning of year 2026, Than Hsiang kindergarten once again welcomed all the children back to school. For those children who are new to the kindergarten, starting to get ready to joined the kindergarten with curiosity and anticipation, marking the brand new journey of growth.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu Dharma Sharing (09/01/2026)

Lecturer and the Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at IBC, Dr. Ooi Eng Jin sharing "Verses of Homage in Pali and Sanskrit "

Today, I would like to share with you some Verses of Homage in Pāli and Sanskrit.

I will share 5 chosen verses with you:-
1. Homage to the Buddha - Sanskrit and Pāli
2. Homage to the Triple Gems - Namo Buddhāya Gurave
3. Homage to Bodhisattva Samantabhadra
4. Homage to Bodhisattva Mañjusri
5. Homage to the Buddha by Yaśomitra

The Amitabha Buddha celebration originates from the story of Chan Master Yongming Yanshou, a monk of the Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty.

Than Hsiang TaijiQuan Group proudly continued its legacy by supporting the 2025 Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre Donation Drive, extending care and assistance to those in need.

On 21 December 2025 8.30am, a donation handover ceremony was held at the 5th Floor of Than Hsiang Temple, following our weekly TaijiQuan practice.

As many new members have joined our community, Ms Tay, representing the Mitra Welfare Centre, presented an introductory video highlighting the Centre’s history, mission, and the various welfare activities it carries out.

Than Hsiang Temple held a memorial prayer service for the late Venerable Jing Xian at the Great Compassion Hall on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (lunar calendar: the 22nd day of the tenth month).

At approximately 10:45 a.m., the Sangha members led everyone in chanting the Amitabha Sutra. After the chanting, the noon offering ceremony was conducted. Throughout the chanting and the noon offering ceremony, lay devotees and staff chanted with deep sincerity, accumulating immeasurable merits.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu’s Dharma Sharing（05/12/2025）

Teaching Assistant in International Buddhist College, Sister Chiew Suan Bee sharing “Some highlights from the Diamond Sūtra ”

Some highlights from the Diamond Sūtra:
( Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra )

The Diamond sūtra is part of the text of the Prajñāpāramitā (Perfection of Wisdom) discourses.

The sūtra illustrate the concept of non-existence, that is phenomena exist but not permanently and ultimately empty.