Painting & creative practice
Painting classes and creative work form part of her community activities. Enquire about the next class, suitable ages and materials before attending.
A programme within Ti-Ratana Cheras
TI-RATANA BUDDHIST SOCIETY
Harmony in the Dhamma
The Chinese-language Dhamma programme is one of the Buddhist programmes at Ti-Ratana Community Centre, Cheras. We study and practise in a spirit of compassion, wisdom and Buddhist harmony, alongside Theravada activities, Sukha Dhamma School, community education and animal care.
A welcoming entry point to the Buddha’s teachings through Mandarin Dhamma sharing, Chinese scriptures and group chanting in the Chinese Buddhist tradition. People of all language backgrounds and Buddhist traditions are welcome, with opportunities to explore other traditions across Ti-Ratana. Most sessions are conducted in Mandarin; this website is available in Chinese, English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ask the centre about the language and language assistance available for a particular session.
This website represents a programme of the Cheras centre, rather than a separate legal organisation or branch.
Our place in Ti-Ratana
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Ti-Ratana Buddhist Society
The Ti-Ratana master organisation
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Ti-Ratana Cheras
Ti-Ratana Community Centre
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Chinese-language Dhamma Activities
A programme within the centre
RESIDENT MONASTIC · CHINESE-LANGUAGE DHAMMA PROGRAMME
Venerable Fa Zhi
释法志法师
Venerable Shi Fa Zhi (释法志法师) is the resident nun at Ti-Ratana Community Centre, Cheras. Her work includes Chinese-language Dhamma sharing and group practice, painting and Chinese calligraphy, creative activities and community outreach. She is the primary caregiver of the porcupines at the centre. Resident cats and dogs also live within parts of the compound; their presence does not mean that the centre accepts animal surrenders or drop-offs.
The centre sustains the programme with the support of monastics, committees and volunteers.
Listen to Dhamma sharingArts, learning & community
Calligraphy & community outreach
Her activities include Chinese New Year calligraphy and sharing artwork with the community. Past photographs record activities at markets, temples and community gatherings.
Chanting & learning together
Chinese-language Dhamma sharing, chanting groups and Buddhist chant learning accompany the centre’s observances. Contact the centre for current participation arrangements.
Background & service
Venerable Shi Fa Zhi (释法志法师) is the resident nun at Ti-Ratana Community Centre, Cheras. Her work includes Chinese-language Dhamma sharing and group practice, painting and Chinese calligraphy, creative activities and community outreach. She is the primary caregiver of the porcupines at the centre. Resident cats and dogs also live within parts of the compound; their presence does not mean that the centre accepts animal surrenders or drop-offs.
The Cheras centre’s published biography records earlier teaching at Ciyun Temple, Penang (1999–2004), a teaching-assistant role in adult education at National Kaohsiung Normal University (2010–2011), and Dhamma teaching in Kaohsiung (2010–2017). These are historical roles, not current appointments.
Education
Her self-listed educational background includes the Graduate Institute of Adult Education at National Kaohsiung Normal University and digital content, information management and communication studies at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages. The Cheras biography also records art studies at the Perak Institute of Art. Exact qualifications and graduation dates are being reconciled before publication.
Read or print her service résumé
Past programme record
A Taking Refuge ceremony was advertised at Ti-Ratana Cheras for 24 July 2024. Please enquire about future ceremonies; this historical record is not a current booking schedule.
CHERAS PHOTO ARCHIVE
Moments at our centre
