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132 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas


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Than Hsiang Temple

Than Hsiang Temple is a Buddhist temple and non-profit organisation located at Sungai Keluang, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Than Hsiang Temple was established as part of Than Hsiang Fund in January 1990. The name chosen for it, Than Hsiang, means "sandalwood". The objective of Than Hsiang Fund was to promote Buddhist education and enhance the welfare of the community, and cultivate the Buddhist lifestyle. Among the educational programs carried out include the establishment of the Than Hsiang kindergarten, the Than Hsiang Buddhist Research Centre and the Klintiendharm International Buddhist College.

Than Hsiang Fund looked after the welfare of the community by establishing Wan Ching Yuen Centre, Mitra Welfare Centre and the Than Hsiang Free Clinic. Than Hsiang's engagement in cultivating the Buddhist lifestyle includes holding Amitabha Recitation retreats, the Eight Precepts cultivation program, Taking Refuge and Five Precepts ceremony and other activities such as Chinese New Year Lamp lighting, Ching Ming Dharma assembly, Wesak Day celebrations, and celebrating the Ullambana Festival.

Among the services provided by Than Hsiang Temple include a restaurant and canteen service vegetarian food and organic food, running a shop selling Buddhist items, and since December 2004, acts as a registrar of marriages.

Getting to Than Hsiang Temple

Than Hsiang Temple is located on Jalan Tokong Ular, the sliproad off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. The nearest bus stop is in front of the Snake Temple. You can take Rapid Penang Bus 305, 401 and U502 to reach it.

Nearby Sights

  • Snake Temple
  • Nearby Shopping

  • Sunshine Square
  • Giant Hypermarket
  • Visiting Penang

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    Than Hsiang Temple (15 October 2008)
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    Than Hsiang Temple (15 October 2008)
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    Than Hsiang Temple (15 October 2008)
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