A mosaic of Singaporean heritage cultures, the artwork of ancient China, a place of spiritual devotion; The Buddha tooth relic temple is a combination of them all. Every year plenty of tourists visit the temple to get a feel of the most sacred Buddhist place of worship in the nation. It is located in the heart of Chinatown and has within its borders tales and secrets from Buddhism in Singapore.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & the historical museum is one of the most notable cultural monuments that feature an array of exhibitions that touch various different types of art and Singaporean culture. The real high light of the temple however is the sacred Buddha tooth relic that is enshrined in a stupa made of 320 kg of pure gold all donated by passionate Buddhist disciples. The height of one’s devotion to Buddhism can really be appreciated in the tooth relic temple of Singapore.
The building was originally designed and conceptualized by Shi Fa Zhao, a highly revered local. There was lots of input by a number of overseas consultants which resulted in its grand and glamorous outcome. The design itself is something ornamental to admire. Influenced by the history of the Tang Dynasty and the Buddhist Mandal which is a representation of the Universe believed in Buddhism, the temple depicts a glamorous combination of ancient China and the height of Buddhist Art. Within the temple you can absorb a world of Buddhism and if you visit it with a tour guide you can hear the interesting stories behind its construction. The temple proudly boasts as taking into account the authenticity when it came to the structure and the many historical monuments found here.
Other interesting features of the temple include the Buddhist culture Museum, the Tripitka center, the eminent Sangha Museum and a theatre for cultural performances.
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