Kong Meng San Monastery

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Address: 88 Bright Hill Rd, Singapore 574117 Highlights: It's the largest Buddhist Temple in Singapore. I always visit this temple for offering and blessing. Peaceful and calm, great escape from the busy bustling city life. Beautiful surrounding, wooden carvings, a few nice hall buildings, a Pagoda, and many gigantic Buddhas. I was amazed by the high bronze Guan Yin Statue (goddess of love, mercy, compassion), which serves as an inspiration to all people and civilization to live in harmony through mutual respect and love. I like to sit at the beautiful Zen garden with the water stream, lotus flowers, pond, fishes and some cute little buddha statues. You can also see homegrown papaya trees, passion fruits and vegetables planted by the monks there. There is a second hand stores selling clothes, handbags, books, statues, bracelets etc. donated by people. You could get nice stuffs at really good price. I once found a McD Hello Kitty soft toy at $2! All proceeds go to charities, to help and maintain the temple. All the volunteers there were so helpful and friendly. They are the nicest and kindest people I have ever met. If you love to read, there is a library. Cafe and restaurant selling delicious vegetarian food at very affordable price. This is not only a place for spiritual or religious belief, but a great place full of cultural and architecture designs. Worth visit to detox the soul and mind. Rating: 5/5 #singapore #chinesetemple