Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Overview
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum was conceptualised and designed by Venerable Shi Fa Zhao, aided by a team of local and overseas consultants. The temple was located along South Bridge Road in the heart of Chinatown.
The predominantly red temple stands out for its beautiful Tang Dynasty architecture and the Buddhist Mandala. The building has 4 storeys with a roof and basement.
First floor
First floor of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple consist of the Hundred Dragons Hall and Universal Wisdom Hall. There are two entrances to the first floor of the temple, the front entrance is leading to the Hundred Dragons Hall and the back entrance leading to the Universal Wisdom hall
Hundred Dragons Hall - Maitreya Hall
Located on the first floor of the Temple is designed according to Buddhist temple of the Tang Dynasty. It is solemn and dignified with a hundred Buddhas enshrined on both sides of the hall. The statues of One Hundred Buddhas are individually handcrafted by several sculptors.
Below is the Maitreya Buddha image carved of wood placed inside the gau. Buddha Maitreya is seated on the lotus seat with the hands in Dharmachakra mudra and the lion protector below. The Majestic and intricate gau is similar to a holy site. Dvevotee who chant to the gau wil enjoy longevity and happiness.
Universal Wisdom Hall - Avalokitesvara Hall
A beautifully handcrafted Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara sits upon an elaborate lotus throne. Along the sides are the Zodiac Protectors.
Second floor
Manjushri Hall - Aranya Gallery
Second floor is an exhibition hall, Buddhist calligraphy, paintings and sculptures will be held at this floor regularly. The depository of Buddhist Texts is also situated at this floor and the Maha-pranjna-paramita Sutra is also housed at this floor.
Third floor
Samantabhadra Hall - Nagapuspa Buddhist Culture Museum
A collection of Buddhist artefacts is displayed on the third level of the temple that relates to the events in the life of the Buddha. If you are interested to find out about Buddhism, you must visit this Buddhist Culture Museum. It exhibited and wrote the birth of Buddha through how he attain enlightenment and to his death. His teaching and the spread of teaching to various of the world is also exhibited at the museum
Sacred Buddha Relics Chamber
The Museum of Buddhist Cultural Relics houses the sariras of Buddha, His Disciples and eminent monks from various countries, for faithful believers to look at with reverence. This room is inside the Museum and photographic is not allowed, it exhibit Buddha tongue relic, brain relic, eyes relic and others.
Fourth floor
Sacred Light Hall - Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic Chamber
Flour floor is the Chamber of the Sacred Buddha Tooth. The gold Sacred Buddha's Tooth Relic Stupa is the center of focus in this magnificent room. There is a gold canopy above the stupas and the floor is lined in gold tiles. Only the Sangha have access to the inner chamber to conduct the various daily services. The visitor only allowed to observe the daily services from the public viewing area. No photo graphic is allowed in this hall
Roof top
Temple Roof Top – Vairocana Buddha Prayer Wheel
Your tour will not be complete if you didn’t climb up onto the roof from one of the four corner staircases. The roof top is filled with numerous Dendrobium Buddha Tooth orchid plants and the end of the garden is a tall Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda housing the large Vairocana Buddha Prayer .
Vairocana Buddha Prayer Wheel is cylindrical in shape, it is a religious artefact commonly used by Chinese Buddhists. The rim is embossed with esoteric Vairocana Mantra. A piece of scripture is placed inside. Every turn of the wheel represents a single recital of the scripture and mantra. The wheel is a convenient way to recite the Sutra.
Rules to abide when you entering the Temple:
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Wear appropriate attire to show respect; no bare backs, off-shoulders, shorts, mini-skirts, etc
Strictly no non-vegetarian food and pets inside the Temple
How to get there
Take the MRT to Chinatown stations and take Exit A at Pagoda Street and turn right at south Bridge Road
Opening Hours
Daily : 7.00 am - 7.00 pm
including Public holidays
Admission
Free
More information
288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840
www.btrts.org.sg
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