A series of therapy workshops was recently conducted during the month of May and June by an acclaimed therapist from Australia, Prema Jansen. These workshops were held on the 5th Floor, Multipurpose Hall of Than Hsiang and were organized by the Mitra Welfare Centre in Than Hsiang.

During these workshops, a series of creative methods were introduced by Prema to help in a therapy. These methods include sandplay, rebirthing, as well as an exploration into the idea of death and dying.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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