Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, Buddhist temple in Kallang, Singapore
The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Kallang featuring a seated Buddha statue standing 15 meters (49 feet) high and weighing approximately 300 tons. Thousands of light bulbs illuminate the interior with a warm glow, making the statue and surrounding spaces shine.
Thai monk Vutthisara established the temple in 1927, and the main structure was built in 1930 with funding from brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, creators of Tiger Balm. These two benefactors made possible the construction of this important religious site.
The temple becomes a place of personal devotion during Vesak celebrations, when visitors apply gold leaf to a Buddha statue as part of the religious observance. This practice connects individual worshippers directly to the act of honoring the Buddha.
The temple is located on Race Course Road and welcomes visitors daily without requiring an entrance fee. Plan time to explore the grounds and view the different areas of the sanctuary at your own pace.
The temple houses a rare relic: a footprint of Buddha crafted from ebony and mother-of-pearl, along with bark from the original Bodhi tree. These objects connect visitors directly to Buddhist history and sacred sites.
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