Than Hsiang CNY Events

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Chinese New Year Lamp Lighting

From 13 February 2010 to 22 February 2010.
Methods of participation: RM 50.00 or donation of any amount.

All proceeds will go to the Free Clinic Fund. Kindly make cheque or money order payable to:

Than Hsiang Fund
132 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Tel: 04-6414822, Fax: 04-6421896
Email: thfund@thanhsiang.org

Chinese New Year Eve Buddha Name Recitation

Cleansing ceremony for Chinese New Year Lamp Lighting, Dharma session, Chanting and Buddha Name recitation.

Date: 13 February 2010
Time: From 10.00 pm to 12.15 am

Chinese New Year One Day Retreat

Buddha Name recitation, Circumambulation, Meditation, Noon Offering, Dharma session.

Date: 14 February 2010
Time: From 9.00 am to 6.00 pm

Buddhist Chinese New Year Celebration

Date: 20 February 2010
Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Phor Tay Hall

Highlights:
1) Lion Dance Performance
2) Blessing Service
3) Dharma Talk
4) Entertainment Programmes
5) Light Refreshments
6) New Year Greetings to Sangha members

All Buddhist devotees, families and friends are invited to grace the events.

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