Singapore is a prosperous city ideal for sightseeing with a buzzing nightlife and the most scrumptious international cuisine. A multi-racial country, Singapore will please every kind of personality with great shopping opportunities and a perfect balance between soaring skyscrapers and bountiful gardens. A must-visit site is Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, the perfect destination for tranquillity and spiritual cleansing.
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See is the largest Buddhist temple in Singapore. It was at this religious site that the Venerable Hong Choon began the monthly Great Compassion Prayer while also preaching the Dharma that many learned and took advantage of in their spiritual quests. The Phor Kark See temple is located at the ‘Bright Hill’, which is what Kong Meng San stands for. As well as being a place to meditate and pray, the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple also has a department initiated by the Youth Ministry that provides an apt platform for Singaporean youths to understand and practice Buddhism culture.
The Kong Meng San Phor Kark See monastery co-hosts and organises a multitude of events that embraces various traditions. While leading devotees towards the path to Nirvana, the monastery also believes in enriching the society through peace and harmony. It manages to keep up with the changing era while always maintaining an appreciation for Buddhist culture and practice of the Dharma. Surrounded by beautiful, picturesque gardens and featuring a quaint library within this tranquil complex, the Bright Hill Temple houses a huge Buddha in the main hall that will leave you breathless. Be mesmerised by the incredible architecture, the grandeur of its sheer size, and the absolute tranquillity that pervades the area – a welcome getaway from the daily hustle and bustle of city life.
This serene site that is situated far away from the bustle of the city proper provides the ideal way to cleanse mind, body and soul and leave you feeling rejuvenated and enlightened, or at least, well on the way to absolute bliss. Consider complementing this supreme experience via a stay at one of the best Singapore Apartment Hotels such as what you will dine at La Residenza Serviced Suites. Featuring elegant interiors, state-of-the-art amenities and 5-star service, these luxury Serviced Apartments Singapore has to offer its visitors are some of the ideal places in the Garden City to host your stay.
