Holding true to the first conviction of Than Hsiang in providing an environment for - “The young to learn”, Than Hsiang Temple recently organized a Buddhist camp for secondary school students, whi

This May, the Sunshine Group known for its work and dedication in helping charitable organizations has once again extended its help in collecting donations for Than Hsiang Fund. In fact, donation boxes from Than Hsiang Fund were placed strategically in the various shopping outlets under this group since early April. The collected donations amounting to RM 6262 were handed over to Ven. Wei Wu, the abbot of Than Hsiang Temple by Mr.Teoh Choo Chye, the manager of Sunshine Complex on 5th July 2003 . Ms Lim Cheng See, Than Hsiang Fund representative and Mr.

A Family Day celebration was held to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s day with the old folks of Wan Ching Yuen and their family members.This was a gathering to give the young opportunity to show th

Today, many places in the world are infected with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Many people feel anxious and restless due to their ignorance concerning the deasease. Till now, the root cause of this disease (SARS) is still largely unknown. Nevertheless, the health ministry has come up with certain basic preventive measures.

Thus, to ensure that the general public and the staff of Than Hsiang staff have a better understanding on SARS, two talks on the deadly disease were conducted in Than Hsiang.

A retreat for Than Hsiang staff was recently organized as a means of cultivation and relaxation for them. The staff retreat was held at a secluded area in Teluk Bahang, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. About 30 staff participated in this retreat. They included the staff from Klintiendharm, Hatyai as well as the resident nuns of Than Hsiang Temple.

The Joy of Zen is the theme for a series of fund raising activities organised by Than Hsiang Temple which includes two arts exhibition entitled Pure Lotus Scent From Afar and Love Of The Children and a series of musical concert entitled Fei Thien Chinese Music Kitty.

(From the e-desk of Ven. Wei Wu May 1, 2003.)

Devotees of the Than Hsiang Temple celebrated Wesak Day not only by offering flowers, fruits, lighted candles or prayers but also by observing a nine-day vegetarian week which commenced on 12th May. On 21st May all merits accrued from this meritorious act will be transferred to SARS sufferers all over the world after the morning prayers. To facilitate the observation of the vegetarian week all food served in the canteen from 12th to 20th May were served on a pay as you like basis.

A Kalyana Mitra Cultivation Day aimed at fostering spiritual cultivation among residents, staff members, volunteers and devotees was held on 30th March.

The Qing Ming Dharma Assembly for the year 2003 was held with much reverence and grandeur as devotees flock to the Than Hsiang Temple to celebrate the event. The event lasted for about 5 hours from 1pm to 6pm in the evening.