Mr. Chong Kim Chew at Pure Lotus Hospice

 Mr. Chong Kim Chew was diagnosed with prostate cancer and his Doctor told him that he will live for another 6 months only.

With despair, he was admitted to Pure Lotus Hospice. With the support of the Doctor, nurses and volunteers of Pure Lotus Hospice of Compassion, Mr. Chong uplifted his spirit to overcome his anxieties.
Today, he has outlived the "pronounce" 6 months. He has stayed in Pure Lotus for 16 months. He is very
grateful to those who have supported him, and gave him the courage to overcome his fear.

Presently, he enjoyed watching the Olympic games and he forecast that China will loop most of the Gold
medals, followed by USA

He shared his prediction of winners with his fellow inmates. The 2012 Olympics has rejuvenated the spirits of
the patients in Pure Lotus.

Sara visited Pure Lotus Hospice of Compassion

In early June, Sara Lytle from Harvard University flew from America to do a research on “How Buddhism helps the end of life patients”.

Spending most of her time in Pure Lotus, Sara finds great joy in getting acquainted with the nurses, volunteers, talking with the patients.  She interacted very well with everyone, and they missed when she left.  

She was very impressed with the nurses and volunteers who came to care for the well being of the patients, giving and supporting them emotionally and psychologically. 

Sara finds Sifu Lyan Shih a very compassionate leader and though she stayed for a period of one month in Pure Lotus, she never felt home sick.

Sara was a very warm person and adapted very quickly to the environment. She had a very good rapport with the volunteers who took her sightseeing in Penang Island and she loved Penang.

To the surprise of most of us, she is a Buddhist and a vegetarian, therefore, she easily blended in the environment in the Hospice. We hope to meet her again one day.

2012 Chinese New Year Celebration

Pure Lotus Hospice Chinese New Year Celebration 2012

Sing along program

A group of Mitta volunteers entertained the residents of Pure Lotus Hospice with songs and dance. Residents joined in the singing with smiles on their faces. Its such a wonderful sight to see all of them happy and smiling .