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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
This $59m, five-storey
Buddhist complex is a house of worship
and a few museums rolled into one. Located
on the third storey is the Buddhist Cultural
Museum, that displays a selection of rare
artefacts detailing the history of Buddhism
and the different traditions practised in
Asian countries. On the same floor, located
at the rear of the hall, you’ll find the Sacred Buddha Relics Chamber. This houses what
are regarded as the Brains, Blood, Muscle
and Flesh Relics of Buddha. According
to the religion’s beliefs, these items are
supposedly Buddha’s body in eternal form.
They generally come in three sizes – akin to
a mustard seed, rice grain or kidney bean
– and are usually in the colours of white
(denoting bone), gold (flesh) and orangey-red
(brain). A must-see is the 15-foot Maitreya
Buddha that sits on the ground floor of the
main hall. Prayers are conducted at 8am
depending on a specific deity’s birthday.
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
Category: Museums
Visit web site
Admission price: FREE
Open times: Mon-Sun 4.30am-9pm including public holidays.
Visit web site
Admission price: FREE
Open times: Mon-Sun 4.30am-9pm including public holidays.
ADDRESS
288 South Bridge Road
Phone: 62200220
Nearby Stations: Chinatown or Outram Park
Phone: 62200220
Nearby Stations: Chinatown or Outram Park








