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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

Located at Race Course Road, Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is also known as the Temple of a Thousand Lights.

The temple features a 15-metre tall statue of Sakya Muni Buddha, the largest indoor seated Buddha statue in Singapore.

The 300-ton statue is surrounded by a chain of 989 lights which gave rise to the temple's nickname.

When lit, the Buddha statue appears to have a halo. The temple was founded in 1927 and was a place of refuge for many during the Japanese Occupation.

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

Address
366 Race Course Road Singapore 218636

Tel: (65) 6294 0714

Getting There
By MRT/Taxi: Dhoby Ghaut (NS24). Take a taxi from the station.
By Bus: SBS (64, 65, 106, 111)

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

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