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.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu Dharma Sharing (05/09/2025)

Former Principal of International Buddhist College, Brother Leong Kok Hing sharing " Mandalay “

The Pindaya Caves:
Illustrate the History of Burmese Art

Mahamuni Pagoda ( 1785 )

Mandalay Palace ( 1857 — 1859 ) :
Lion Throne

Su Taung Pyae Pagoda ( 18th century )

Mingun Pahtodawgyi

Kyauksein Pagoda ( Jade Pagoda ):
( 2015 )

On September 6, 2025, corresponding to the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, Than Hsiang Temple in Penang held the Ullambana Dharma Assembly at the Main Shrine Hall on the sixth floor, in observance of the Buddha’s Joyful Day. In the early morning, many devotees came early to the temple to make offerings, such as lighting the led candles to the Buddha. The atmosphere was serene and solemn.

The Malaysian Buddhist Sangha Association held its Annual General Meeting on August 31, 2025 , at the ground floor small hall of Than Hsiang Temple in Penang. Following the meeting, lunch dana was offered to all annual members.

Firstly, It began with Theravada monks leading the chanting of the Offering Verses, followed by Mahayana monk’s Venerable Zhen Ru continuing to lead the chanting. At the same time, Lay devotees knelt together devoted and sincere in chanting, offering their hearts and intentions to the Triple Gem. The atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Than Hsiang's Pu Men Pin Online Gong Xiu Dharma Sharing (22/08/2025)

Former Principal of International Buddhist College, Brother Leong Kok Hing sharing " Bagan “

Bagan, formerly Pagan, is an ancient city situated in the Mandalay region of Myanmar, along the Ayeyarwady River. From the 9th to 13th centuries, it served as the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan. In 2019, Bagan was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.