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February 5, 2012
22:38 pm
Chinese Temples[ Buddha Tooth Relic Temple |
Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery |
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple |
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple |
Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple |
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple |
Tan Si Chong Su Temple |
Thian Hock Keng Temple ] Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
It is dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha and houses the tooth relic of the Sakyamuni Buddha. Construction of the temple commenced in 2004 and was completed in early 2007. Built at a cost of over $50 million, the temple is designed in the traditional style of the Tang dynasty and features a two-metre all-gold stupa weighing 420kg. The gold was donated by devotees. Located in Chinatown, the temple also has a museum on the third level for visitors keen on learning about the history of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. Please be advised to dress modestly if you are visiting this place of worship.
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