Burmese Buddhist Temple, Theravada Buddhist temple in Novena, Singapore.
The Burmese Buddhist Temple in Novena is a Theravada sanctuary featuring a distinctive three-tiered roof decorated with intricate carvings crafted from Burmese teak wood. The structure displays traditional architectural elements with carefully worked details that reflect Southeast Asian craftsmanship.
The temple was founded in 1875 by U Thar Hnin on Kinta Road, where it served the community for generations. In 1988, it relocated to its present site on Tai Gin Road as urban development transformed the surrounding area.
The temple hosts celebrations for Abhidhamma Day, which commemorates Buddha's descent from the heavens, and Thin Gyan, marking the Burmese New Year with water rituals. These festivals draw community members who gather to observe and participate in traditional ceremonies.
The temple offers meditation sessions, Dharma classes, and Buddhist teachings led by resident monks throughout the week. Visitors should prepare for activities that use different times of day and welcome people of various experience levels.
The sanctuary holds a marble Buddha statue standing 3.3 meters tall, carved from a 10-tonne block discovered near Mandalay in 1918 and transported to Singapore in 1921. This sculpture represents an artistic link between Burma and Southeast Asia that many visitors overlook when exploring the space.
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