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2026Than Hsiang Reunion Luncheon

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Time flies quickly, and once again we welcome the annual reunion luncheon. On January 18, 2026, Than Hsiang Temple held the Reunion Luncheon at the Multi-Purpose Hall on the fifth floor.

The Reunion Luncheon is an annual tradition of Than Hsiang Temple. On this day, the Than Hsiang temple's staff, volunteers, Dharma friends, and benefactors gather together to listen to the Dharma talk by most venerable Wei Wu, and to enjoy simple yet delightful entertainment programs along with delicious vegetarian cuisine.

First of all, the two emcees, Chii Chew and Jia Hui, warmly welcomed everyone to the 2026 Than Hsiang Reunion Luncheon. They expressed that as we gather to celebrate the spirit of togetherness and embrace the arrival of a brand-new year, we come together in harmony to cherish this special occasion.

At approximately 10:00 a.m., the reunion luncheon program began. Both emcees delivered their opening speech, once again welcoming everyone to the 2026 Than Hsiang Reunion Luncheon. They emphasized that reunion is not only about being together with family, but also about fostering meaningful connections and bonds of kindness between people. Finally, they expressed their deepest gratitude to everyone for their unwavering support of Than Hsiang Temple, and hoped that all would continue to join hands and give Than Hsiang Temple full support and care, so as to write an even more brilliant chapter together.

The next session was the Dharma teaching by Most Venerable Wei Wu and Abbot Venerable Zhen Sheng. Most Venerable Wei Wu first welcomed everyone for participating in the reunion luncheon at Than Hsiang Temple. He also praised and rejoiced in the many volunteers who wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to preparing the reunion luncheon meal.

Most venerable Wei Wu then recalled the major activities of 2025, noting that the past year had been the most eventful. These included: the 40th Anniversary of the Than Hsiang Buddhist Welfare Association Malaysia at the SMJK Phor Tay Sports Centre (April 20, 2025); the election of new Monastic Sangha Council Members (June 2025); the Phor Tay Schools' 85th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the SMJK Phor Tay Sports Centre (October 11, 2025); and the Installation Ceremony of the newly appointed Abbot, Venerable Zhen Sheng, at Than Hsiang Temple (November 1, 2025).

Next, Abbot Venerable Zhen Sheng outlined the plans for 2026, which include biannual meetings of the Monastic Council (under the guidance of the Elders' Council)and initiatives to strengthen the monastic sangha.

The following session was the Staff Service Awards. Venerable Zhen Sheng presented awards to staff who had served for less than fifteen years, while Most Venerable Wei Wu presented awards to staff who had served for more than fifteen years. At the same time, the emcees specially mentioned the final recipient of the service award, Sister Lim Cheng See, Senior Manager of the Finance Department. Over the past 33 years, Sister Cheng See has devoted herself to Than Hsiang with steadfast service,diligence, and unwavering commitment. Throughout these decades, she has witnessed many breakthroughs and remarkable growth at Than Hsiang.

After the presentation of the Staff Service Awards, the entertainment programs by the Than Hsiang sub-groups followed.

The program included two songs, "Song Ni Yi Shu Sha Zao Hua" and “Fu Gui Hua Kai Ying Xin Nian", performed by the Than Hsiang Choir Group; a sign language performance, "Jian Kang Guo Hao Nian", by the Than Hsiang Youth Group; an interpretation and sign language performance, "Xue Xi Shi Shan Fa, Ming Tian Hui Geng Hao", by the Than Hsiang Sunday Dharma School; a special sign language performance, "WoXiang Xin", by Than Hsiang Chan Yuan; a martial arts performance, "Adrift in Taiji, Amidst the Mountain Rain", presented by the Than Hsiang Taijiquan Group; and a lively dance performance, "Kuai Zi Wu Qu", by the Than Hsiang Kindergarten.

The final performance was a song and dance presentation by Than Hsiang Wan Ching Yuen, featuring “The Evening Bells of Nan Ping" and “Don't Pluck Wild Flowers by the Roadside".

In between the programs, the emcees announced Than Hsiang's yearly activities, as well as two upcoming New Year activities: “Chinese New Year's Eve Buddha Name Recitation"and “Chinese New Year One-Day Retreat". At the same time, the Than Hsiang Canteen prepared delicious lunch boxes, which were distributed by the Than Hsiang Youth Group to all attendees.

Finally,the emcees expressed that the songs, dances, and laughter shared today not only celebrate the joy of being together, but also convey heartfelt blessings and beautiful hopes for the future. They wished everyone meaningful progress in the coming year, good health and fortune, growth in wisdom and blessings, and endless joy in the Dharma!

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