Heong Sun See CNY Events

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In conjuction with the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year next month, Heong Sun See Temple, Penang will be organising a Lamp Lighting event to pray for World Peace, Good Fortune and Elimination of Hindrances and Obstacles.

A "Three Thousand Buddha Repentant Puja" will be conducted from 16 February to 18 February 2010 (from the 3rd day to 5th day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calender).

All devotees, their families and friends are cordially invited to participate in the above meritorious activities. The funds collected from the above activities will be utilised for the educational fund of the temple.

Strings of activities to kick start the Chinese Lunar New Year are as follows:-

13 Feb - 8.00pm to 10.30pm : Bai Yuan
14 Feb - 11.00am to 2.oopm : Vegetarian Food
15 Feb - 7.00am to 4.00pm : House to House Visit and Greetings
16 Feb to 18 Feb - 8.00am to 3.30pm : 3000 Buddha Puja
18 Feb - 7.00am : Ti Gong Prayer

For further information, you may call them or visit them as follows:

Heong Sun See Temple
428 Jalan Tanjung Tokong Lama
10470 Penang
Tel: 04-8999067, 8999629
Fax: 04-8995070

With Metta.

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