On the nineteenth day of the ninth lunar month (8/11/2025), Than Hsiang Temple held a noon offering session and Pu Men Pin on-site cultivation to celebrate Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Renunciation Birthday.

Guan Yin Bodhisattva Renunciation Day Celebration “Noon Offering Session”

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu Dharma Sharing (7/11/2025)

Teaching Assistant of IBC, Brother Tan Jee Peng sharing " Buddhaghosa's main contribution to Theravada Buddhism "

Buddhaghosa's main contribution to Theravada Buddhism was the compilation and systematic explanation of its scriptures through his commentaries and original works, particularly the Visuddhimagga ( The Path to Purification).

On November 1st, Than Hsiang Temple held the Installation Ceremony for the newly appointed Abbot, Venerable Zhen Sheng. The ceremony was attended by Datuk Steven Ooi, Datuk Ooi Hoe Leng, members of the Monastic Council and Lay Sangha Council, representatives from various Than Hsiang groups, as well as temple staff and volunteers.

Than Hsiang Temple held a Vegetarian Food Festival from 21st to 29th October 2025 (1st to 9th day of the 9th lunar month).

Before the start of the Vegetarian Food Festival, the canteen team, comprising of volunteers and staff, had already devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their preparatory work. Throughout the nine-day-event, all volunteers and staff worked together in their respective teams, contributing diligently and in an orderly manner.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu Dharma Sharing (17/10/2025)

Lecturer and the Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at IBC, Dr. Ooi Eng Jin sharing "Buddhist Epigraph in Ancient Kedah"

Today, I would like to share with you the topic of “Buddhist Epigraphs in Ancient Kedah”.

In general, I will cover a few areas.

Than Hsiang Temple will be hosting a Vegetarian Food Festival from 21st to 29th October 2025 (1st to 9th day of the 9th lunar month).

On the first day of the Vegetarian Food Festival, all staff and volunteers began their duties early in the morning, working harmoniously and with focus. Some were stationed at the noodle stall packing noodles, others were preparing lunch boxes, cutting vegetables, or delivering meals to designated locations.

Date :27 September – 2 October 2025 ( 6D5N)

No of Entourage :12

Names :
1. Ven. Zhen Ru （Head of entourage)
2. Sayalay Obhasi (IBC student)
3. Ven. Long Jie (IBC student)
4. Ven. Hui Xin (IBC student)
5. Dr Ooi Eng Jin (IBC Faculty Dean)
6. Sis Lim Lay Hong(overall coordinator)
7. Sis Chan Chooi Pheng
8. Sis Yew Foo Guat
9. Sis Yew Poh Choo
10.Bro Teoh Hock Siew
11.Sis Tang Poh Yee
12.Sis Teh Loo Meng

Penang Than Hsiang Temple holds a Mid-Autumn Festival Dharma Assembly every year. This year, the assembly took place on Saturday, 4 October.

Around 11:00 a.m., members of the Than Hsiang Youth Group, Loving Parents (爱心爸妈), Loving Brothers and Sisters (爱心哥姐), and secondary school students gathered to prepare for the evening’s festivities.

On the 30th day of the seventh lunar month (September 21, 2025), Than Hsiang Temple held the Filial Piety Dharma Assembly in the fifth-floor hall. From early morning, devotees and volunteer bodhisattvas began arriving. Devotees engaged in practices such as paying homage to the Buddha and offering LED lights, while volunteers prepared offerings and arranged fruits.

On the evening of the 24th day of the 7th lunar month (September 15, 2025), Than Hsiang Temple in Penang held a solemn cleansing ceremony at 7:30 PM in the 5th-floor Multi-Purpose Hall.