To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Than Hsiang Welfare Association, the sale of a limited edition of a quarter-ounce Guan Yin gold medallion (999.9 fine gold) was launched at Than Hsiang Hall of Great Compassion on 31 July 2010.

The 2010 Mahasanghikadana in conjunction with the AGM of The Malaysian Sangha Council was held at the main hall of Phor Tay High School on 20th June.

On December 3rd 2009, Venerable Wei Wu together with Bro. Chan and Bro. Ping Ken received His Eminence the 7th Ling Rinpoche and his entourage from Chokyi Gyaltsen Center. On the way to Than Hsiang Temple, Venerable Wei Wu took the opportunity to bring Ling Rinpoche and everyone else including Sister Annee, Sister Pek and Dr. Daniel Yeoh who is the director of the Chokyi Gyaltsen Center; to visit Than Hsiang Farlim center.

On a bright and pleasant morning on 29th November 2009; Venerable Wei Wu, Venerable Zhen Yuan and Venerable Hui Phen together with some Than Hsiang staff arrived at the Farlim center at 8.15am.

THAN HSIANG JING YUAN, SUNGAI PETANI

The ceremony of ordaining Bro. Chung Ming Pong was held at Than Hsiang Temple on November 5, 2009 which coincided with the 19th day of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar.

MAHA SANGHIKADANA

“HOLDING HANDS AND CULTIVATING TOGETHER, NOW AND FOREVER”

On September 3rd, which coincides with the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, a ceremony was held in conjunction with the Buddhist Ullambana Festival. The ceremony started with the chanting of the Ullambana Sutra at 10:45am at the Main Shrine Hall on the 6th floor of Than Hsiang Temple. After that, staff and devotees adjourned to Hall of the Great Vow to chant the Heart Sutra.

The 2nd IBC Convocation was officially declared opened by The Rector, Ven. Prof Dhammajoti for the conferment of degrees on 2nd August 2009. On stage to witness the event were the chairman,Ven Wei Wu, the honored guests and speakers, academic staffs, while students and recipients of degrees /certificates, and well-wishers both local and foreign took their seats in the well decorated auditorium.
Prof Willemen, Vice-Rector for research and postgraduate studies, presented the citation of Prof Karunadasa, who was invited by the council of IBC to deliver the convocation address.