Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
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One of the most prominent and widely visited Buddhist temples in Singapore, The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is often referred to as the Temple of 1,000 Lights.
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マイケルコー酢
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan1,847 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
A Buddha statue standing diagonally in front of a Taiwanese-style temple in a residential area. On either side are a tiger (older brother) and a leopard (younger brother) like guardians, and when you look at it from behind, you'll see a ◯ん◯ん! If you go around to the back of the solemn Buddha statue, there is a small entrance, and in a space that can fit about five people, there is a reclining Buddha statue. Photography of the reclining Buddha statue is prohibited, so just take it in. The contrast between the solemn atmosphere and the tiger and leopard is amazing.
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Written 23 November 2023
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,801 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
This small temple houses inside a gigantic statue of Buddha dressed in yellow with a gaze that looks into the distance. The visitor's first thought is how they managed to fit the statue being so large and the space so small. But that's it.
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Written 1 June 2024
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,503 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
One of the great things about Singapore is the great variety and buildings of its major religions. While Little India has great Hindu temples, it also has a great Buddha temple. This Buddhist temple was vastly different than the Chinese ones we saw in Chinatown as this was a Thai Temple. In the center is a giant statue to the Buddha surrounded by 1,000 lights and under it is a depiction in statues of Buddha's life. However, the most interesting part of the visit is the reclining Buddha inside the giant statue that you can not take pictures of. It is a tight fit and only a couple of people can see at one time. Anyways we really enjoyed talking with the main caretaker. He also showed us the Buddha's footprint, a beautiful mother of pearl piece shaped as a footprint and dedicated to the life of the Buddha. Overall, great experience and very glad we found this.
Written 2 March 2020
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Lost In Asia
Singapore, Singapore3,514 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
The temple was originally set up by Venerable Vutthisara of Thailand. The present premises are located at Race Course Road in Singapore.

The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is one of the most prominent and widely visited Buddhist temples in Singapore, often referred to as the Temple of 1,000 Lights. It features a 15-meter high statue of a seated Buddha, which weighs nearly 300 tons, as well as many smaller Buddha images and murals depicting the life of Shakyamuni Buddha. The large central statue is surrounded by a stylized aura made of numerous light bulbs—often lit during evening hours—from which the temple derives its nickname. In a small room beneath the altar is an image of a reclining Buddha, Buddha towards the end of his life, under a Yellow Saraka Tree.

On Vesak Day, the annual holiday celebrating the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha, devotees donate money to the temple and in exchange are allowed to place gold leaf onto a small statue of the Buddha. As the day wears on, the Buddha is almost entirely covered in a fresh layer of gold leaves.

The temple is open between 8.00 am and 4.45 pm daily.

Admission is free.
Written 29 December 2019
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FireSpitter
Ibiza, Spain177 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2011
Interesting temple. No frills, not so modern but that does not stop me from making multiple visits here to worship Buddha.
Written 17 October 2011
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Bairavee B
37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Family
My mother and I came by this place by sheer accident. We spent about 20 minutes in prayer, taking turns (and getting predictions) on the astrology wheel. More importantly, the place itself is deeply spiritual. Look at the frescos on the base of the giant Buddha Sculputure to see the story of the buddha. There is a little passage a the back of the statue that leads to a small alcove where there is a giant reclining Buddha. There is a zodiac painted up above with dark skinned figures. A powerful place to offer prayers. There is also a statue of Lord Ganesha behind the large Buddha sculpture, visible externally. Each of the panels features Indian men and women (as the Buddha was born in then-India, now Nepal), with Tamil writing alongside English script explaining each scene of his birth.

A culturally significant place and one that speaks to the racial intermixing of two great civilizations. A place to offer your prayers and leave with renewed faith.

There is also a Chinese-zodiac based astrology wheel that offers predictions for those so inclined.
Written 30 December 2016
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore40,862 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Solo
This temple possibly contains the largest Buddha stature in Singapore, certainly in the interior of a temple. Located nearly opposite a Taoist temple and a fairly short walk from Farrer Park MRT. Shoes have to be left outside but otherwise no issues with photography. Worth a stop as you explore the area.
Written 10 January 2015
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elsiek
London855 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2014 • Couples
This a large Buddhist temple located in Little India. Be prepared to leave your shoes outside. As always the roof dominated by marvelous multi colored mouldings of Hindu deities. Inside an enormous 15 meter high Buddha surrounded by light bulbs. Not lit up when we were there but apparently spectacular to see. Would have been helpful to have something to explain the significance of what we were looking at
Written 16 January 2014
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Eitleoir
Irvine, CA610 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Solo
While I had visited Buddhist temples in Japan in the past, this was my first experience with a large statue of a Buddha as I was beginning my journey through Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia. I was exposed to the story of Buddha's life which is recounted around the base of the statue. This added to the foundation of my basic understanding of Buddha and his impact on this region of the world. The Buddha was most impressive and I was struck by the solemnity of the temple.
Written 22 September 2018
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Couples
The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is also known as the Temple of a Thousand Lights.
This Buddhist monastery is well known due to the 15-meter-high statue of the Buddha that was installed inside.

The Temple is located along race course road, only a few minutes’ walk from Farrer Park MRT and entry is free.
Written 8 November 2016
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