Sunday, October 31, 2010

Island Of Peace

I would like to share with you a few pictures I took recently of the Siong Lim Temple which is within walking distance of my place. It was built in 1902 and although is now in the midst of a housing estate and has a major freeway right next to it, it has managed to maintain an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
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7 comments:

  1. BK MaxNovember 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Very nice photos. Please forgive my ignorance, who is depicted in the 6th photo ?
    Thank you,

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  2. Shravasti DhammikaNovember 2, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Dear BD,
    He is a door-guardian of a type traditionally found at the entrances of Buddhist and Hindu temples. Right now this particular one is taking a course in anger management.

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  3. BK MaxNovember 5, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Thank you for replying. There are days where I could use a course in anger management too...

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  4. CarolinaNovember 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM

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  5. CarolinaNovember 9, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Dear Bhante,

    May I know the address of this place? Is it open for public?

    As I am in Singapore right now, I would like to visit this peaceful and beautiful place :)

    Thank you
    Regards,
    Carolina

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  6. Shravasti DhammikaNovember 9, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Dear Carolina,
    The temple is in Tao Payoh. Ask any taxi driver to take you there. It is a well-known place.

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  7. CarolinaNovember 10, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    Dear Bhante,

    I went there this afternoon. It is a really peaceful place and I admire the artistic value of the building :)

    Thank you Bhante

    -Carolina

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