Poh Ern Shih Temple

The six-story temple stands on a hilltop at Chwee Chian Road, spanning 46,938 square feet of grounds near Kent Ridge Park and Pasir Panjang MRT station.

Established in 1954 by philanthropist Lee Choon Seng, the temple serves as a memorial for those who died during the Battle of Pasir Panjang in 1942.

The temple focuses on three Buddhist practices: offerings to Buddha, participation in annual Pujas based on the Lunar Calendar, and extended community service.

The temple incorporates solar panels, wind generators, and rainwater collection systems while providing accessibility features such as ramps and specialized bathroom facilities.

The first Westerner to become abbot of a Buddhist temple in Singapore, American Theravadin monk Sumangalo, led this temple and translated Buddhist texts.

Location: Queenstown, Singapore

GPS coordinates: 1.27917,103.78900

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:05