The Buddhist Library, Religious library in Geylang, Singapore
The Buddhist Library is a religious library in Geylang housing a collection focused on Buddhist teachings and related subjects. It holds approximately 16,000 books in English and Chinese covering Buddhism, philosophy, ethics, and comparative religion.
The library was founded in 1982 by Venerable Dhammaratana and initially occupied multiple locations. It relocated to its current site on Lorong 24A Geylang in 1998, where it has remained since.
The library features an art gallery displaying Buddhist paintings and sculptures that visitors can view and study. These works help people understand how Buddhism has been expressed through visual art across different traditions.
Visitors can borrow books using an automated system and search the collection through an online catalog. A book-drop service is available for convenient returns, making it easy to use even during off-hours.
A meditation room tucked in the attic serves as a space for Buddhist practice and hosts Sunday Dhamma classes for children and young people. This secluded room offers a quiet retreat for study and reflection within the library.
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