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May 18, 2012
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Chinese Temples

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Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple


Founded in 1920 by Venerable Zhuan Dao, Kong Meng San is the largest Buddhist temple in Singapore.

It was the first monastery in Singapore to focus on meditational practice.

The temple is also famous for its "Three Steps, One Bow" ritual, an expression of repentance performed on Vesak Day by the devotees.

Kong Meng San is also known as Bright Hill Temple.

Please be advised to dress modestly if you are visiting this place of worship.


Address
88 Bright Hill Road Singapore 574117

Tel: (65) 6849 5300


Getting There
By MRT/Bus: Bishan (NS17). Take SBS bus 410 (white plate) or bus 52 to the temple.

As bus services are subject to change, please refer to SBS Transit for more information.


Website
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple


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