Sister Ooi Choon Peng was the Sunday School head teacher cum the President of the PBHP

In a moving eulogy delivered at her memorial, PBHP described Sister Ooi as "a pillar of strength" who served as President for several terms and as a member of the Executive Committee for many years. Her contributions spanned almost every major section of the association, including Dhamma, Cultivation and Pali Chanting, Education, the Ladies' Section, Welfare, Social and Recreation, and the Youth Section.

"What made Sis. Ooi particularly outstanding was the breadth of her contributions," the eulogy read. "Whether as a leader, coordinator or helper, she was willing to contribute wherever her services were needed. She did not restrict herself to a particular position or department."

Beyond her administrative roles, Sister Ooi was also known for her meaningful service as a chanting leader at Buddhist wakes and funerals, providing spiritual comfort to grieving families during their most difficult moments. "These services are not always visible to the public, but they are deeply meaningful to those who receive them," the eulogy noted.

A life of Dhamma in action

Sister Ooi was remembered as an exemplary Buddhist who embodied the three aspects of Dhamma practice: Dana (generosity), Sila (moral conduct), and Bhavana (mental development).

"She was simple and humble, never needing to draw attention to herself. She was patient and content, responsible and reliable, helpful and considerate," the eulogy stated. "Her life of service reminds us that practicing Buddhism is not merely about attending religious ceremonies, reciting sacred verses or acquiring knowledge of Buddhist teachings. It is about developing a good heart, cultivating wholesome qualities, fulfilling our responsibilities and using our lives to benefit others."

Tributes also poured in from those whose lives she touched personally.


Sister Ooi (2nd row, seated, 3rd from left, in orange shirt) seen here with a group photo after attending the numerous Dhamma talks organised by the PHBP under her leadership

Barbara Yen, a fellow Dhamma friend, recalled Sister Ooi's earlier career and her passion for travel. "She must have achieved much in her career as a teacher and later as a licensed tour guide. They must have been great passions of her life and inspired many," said Yen. "We feel very blessed to have her lead our memorable holidays to Tasik Kenyir and Perlis/Bujang Valley (a Buddhist/Hindu archaeological site in Malaysia)."

Lim Chin Kah, who met Sister Ooi only once, shared a poignant story of her generosity. "In February 2026, I was looking for someone to help me deliver some groceries to an orphanage in Teluk Intan. A dhamma friend recommended me to contact Sister Choon Peng since she lives in Teluk Intan and comes down to Kuala Lumpur regularly," Lim recounted.

"I then contacted her and she immediately agreed to help me deliver the groceries to the orphanage. She told me that she would be in Petaling Jaya on 10th February and would come to my house to collect the groceries. On the morning of 10th February, she came to my house and asked me to load as much groceries into her vehicle, which I did. And she delivered the groceries to the orphanage on that same day."

As a testament to the respect shown by the community, the memorial page hosted on the NORBU AI Facebook page received more than 12,500 views, the highest number ever recorded.

A legacy to be continued

The eulogy concluded with a reflection on impermanence and an appeal to the community to carry forward Sister Ooi's spirit of service.

"The best way for us to honor her is not merely to remember her with sadness, but also to put the Dhamma she exemplified into practice," it read. "Let us not leave the work of Dhammaduta to a few dedicated individuals. Instead, may each of us ask ourselves: What can I do, in my own way, to serve the Dhamma and benefit others?"

Sister Ooi's passing is a deep loss to PBHP and the wider Buddhist community, but her legacy of Dhamma and selfless service will continue to inspire all who had the good fortune to know her.

May Sister Ooi Choon Peng be at peace, and may the merits of her wholesome deeds be a condition for her happiness and eventual liberation of Nibbana.