农历九月初一宏船长老发起“金刚法会”，最初由十位居士组成，之后发展成现在的护法组。
On the 1st day of the 9th lunar month, Venerable Hong Choon initiated the Grand Diamond Gem Repentance Puja (金刚法会). The puja was organised by a group of 10 lay Buddhists, which has since developed into today’s Volunteer Department.