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More than a third of Singapore's population is Buddhist, so it's no surprise that Buddhist temples are scattered across the island. Most of these traditional small and medium temples are located on the outskirts of Singapore, however One of the most famous temples is not an old one but a recent addition to Chinatown. Heritage of Singapore: Museum and Buddhist Monuments.
While other things have been around for a long time, with the oldest temple, Thian Hock Keng, dating back to 1920, this is a newer addition to Red Dot. Save our Guide to Singapore's Chinatown and then read all the facts, history and practical guides about Buddha Temple.
Buddhist temples and historical sites
The idea for this temple first started in 1998 when the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) asked the temple's abbot, Ven. Shi Fa Zhao, to make a suggestion.
His mission is not that simple - designing a temple that is both traditional and modern that both locals and tourists can visit. It took nine different proposals before they settled on a structure that combined ancient Tang architecture with modern facilities.
The project was completed in 2007 and cost a whopping $ 75 million to build. It has everything from gold statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva to air conditioners, elevators and TV screens.
From the outside, the temple still looks like a traditional Chinese imperial building with oblique bamboo roofs and red wooden beams.
And highly prized possession, the temple contains what is believed to be the true teeth of Buddha found in 1980 from the ruins of a collapsed stupa in Myanmar in 1980.
The Temple of Buddha Tooth has become one of the most popular spiritual centers of the Buddhist people due to the Buddha's left canine teeth. It currently attracts more than 3.6 million visitors from all religions every year wanting to learn more about the history, art and culture of Buddhism.
What to see and do at Buddha Temple
Surprisingly, there is a lot of work to be done in this rather small structure due to some levels of the building. You can easily spend an hour browsing all the artifacts the facility has provided.
The temple is divided into several floors, with each floor containing a different theme. On the first floor, you will find a huge prayer room surrounded by hundreds of golden Buddhas. The second floor contains the Aranya Reference Library, the BTRTM History Gallery and the Aranya Buddhist Cultural Store.
Step up to the third floor and you will see visitors browsing a series of Buddhist artifacts. The most visited floor and the place you should go if you are forced to time is the fourth floor containing the center of the temple, the Tooth of Buddha. This is called the Sacred Hall of Light and has space for prayer or meditation on either side. This hall is a remarkable sight.
Right on the top is a rooftop garden, a peaceful and peaceful place to get some rest from the crowded halls. Witness the magnificent Ten Thousand Buddhas, turn the prayer wheel as big as the Buddha or just sit down and relax while surrounded by greenery.
If you're there during mealtimes, you can go down to the basement for a free and simple vegetarian meal. Although it is free, a donation is always welcome. To stay longer, the temple offers tours and meditation classes, or you can even take a one-day retreat.
Here is more information about the main attractions of this famous Singapore temple.
Buddha
On the 4th floor of the Temple of Buddha Relic lies in their center: a left fang is said to be the actual Gautama Buddha. Said to have been originally restored from his funeral pyre in northern India, the tooth relic is now housed in a giant 3.5-ton stupa made from 320kg of real gold.
Because only the monks are allowed to enter the actual relics chamber, you will not be able to see the tooth. You will only see the golden stupa and a live video of the tooth from behind the glass wall.
15-foot Buddha image
At the main entrance of the temple is a 15-foot-tall golden Buddha image carved from a single log and then painted by hand with natural stone and plant dyes. Monks and followers pray and chant prayers in this room. You can see the daily schedule for prayer rituals here.
10,000 Buddha booths & garden on the terrace
The famous rooftop garden of orchids famous for their 10,000 10,000 Buddha Pavilion temple has a large prayer wheel, a rotating cylindrical book shelf with Buddhist scriptures engraved. Here, you will see Buddhists reciting the mantra while following a circle to turn the prayer wheel.
Each full circle activates the wheel that rings the bell and is said to help Buddhists accumulate wisdom, merit and purify negative karma.
Eat in the Dining Room (free of charge) in the basement
As with most P temples
Buddhists in Asia, the Buddha Relic Temple offers free vegetarian meals to monks and visitors in the basement dining room. According to Buddhist teachings, one has to accept this food to complete Buddha's karma. Donations are always welcome.
Relics room
To learn more about the history and culture of Buddhism, visit the third floor museum to see Buddhist statues and artifacts from around the world. You can also see relics of other parts of the Buddha, including the nose, brain and eyes.
Mezzanine
Between the first and second floors is a mezzanine designed like a balcony overlooking the first floor. Not many people know about this middle floor, but this is a place not to be missed as it offers a breathtaking view of the 15-foot-tall Buddha statue in the main chamber below.
Things to note when visiting Buddha Tooth
There are a few things to keep in mind before you step inside the temple because behavior is the key. Remember that you are at a place of worship, so dress modestly. Wear long pants or a long skirt below the knee and the tops cover the shoulders. Don't worry if you wear shorts and crop tops, because you can borrow the temple's robe which is located at the two entrances to the temple.
Flash photography is not permitted in the Temple of the Buddha Tooth, except in the 4th floor relics room.
Take off your shoes on the 4th floor before entering the dental clinic.
Do not bring pets or non-vegetarian foods into the temple.
More information about Buddhist Monuments
The Buddha Relic Temple is located at 288 S. Bridge Road, Singapore 058840 and is set daily from 7am to 7pm, including holidays (see relics: 9am - 6pm). Admission is free but any donations are welcome. See more information on their official website.
If you're wondering where to stay in Singapore, you can check out our guide to the best luxury hotels in the city or even some classic hotels if it's your poison. And once you've finished exploring Chinatown, we recommend venturing to Little India for true cultural immersion and a mind adventure into the Mustafa Center. This is our complete guide to Little India. And for IGers, these are the points you need to visit for #OOTD photography.
And if you find you need a lot more to see in Chinatown, don't forget to save our free walking option in Singapore.
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