Vesak Prayer Festival
A Celebration of Universal Love
28 April – 12 May 2025
Celebrating the 2569th Vesak!
Join us in honouring Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana in a celebration of universal love. Deepen your connection with the Buddha through teachings, immerse yourself in the power of prayers, and experience the joy of coming together as a Dharma community!
Vesak Comes to the Heartlands!
Celebrate Our Joyous Vesak at the open field next to Serangoon MRT with a lively 3-day festival filled with meaningful activities for all. In conjunction with SG60, we will be performing extensive prayers for our nation’s happiness, prosperity, and progress. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be part of something truly special!
Immerse in Blessings and Joy!
Be awed by the magnificent Giant Wish-fulfilling Shakyamuni Thangka, circumambulate the sacred 16-foot Bodhgaya Stupa, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of our festive carnival. Plus, bring your beloved pets for our special Animal Blessing Ceremony—a heartwarming tradition of sharing love and light with all beings.
We can’t wait to celebrate this joyous occasion with you—see you at Vesak!
Gyabshi Puja for Purifying Obstacles
四百供养消灾法会
1/5/2025 (Thu),
2.30pm
Our Venerable Sanghas will be performing Gyabshi Puja to pray for everyone and all sentient beings. This extensive puja requires an offering of 400 tormas, lights, figurines, and images of holy objects, and is one of the most renowned Vajrayana rituals for purifying obstacles and harm.
For optimal benefits, participants are advised to bring some coins and a cut fabric of abt 3 x 3 inch from a worn and unwashed clothing. You may also bring these items to our temple in advance.
Register now for your dedication names to gain abundant merits!
The Great Celestial Mansion Sutra (Chi)
《大宝楼阁陀罗尼经》
2/5/2025 (Fri), 8pm
3/5/2025 (Sat), 2pm
5/5/2025 (Mon), 8pm
This Sutra is much more valuable than skies of wish-fulfilling jewels. The activity of reciting this Sutra becomes an offering to all the Buddhas, that allows us to accumulate multitudes of merits for the flourishing of Dharma and success in our endeavors, bringing about growth in our spiritual and worldly wealth. There will also be Tibetan chanting by our Venerable Sanghas from 15-17 May!
Do join us in venerating this exalted Sutra!
Shakyamuni Buddha's Birthday
释迦牟尼佛诞辰
5/5/2025 (Mon)
8.30am- Shakyamuni Buddha & Sixteen Arhats Puja (Tib)
8pm- Recitation of The Great Celestial Mansion Sutra - Part 3 (Chi) & Bath Offering to Lord Buddha
Come join us for a meaningful evening to celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha’s birthday (lunar calendar) together! After the recitation of the Great Celestial Mansion Sutra, there will be a bath offering to Buddha ceremony afterwards. To accumulate great merits for this day, you may wish to register for offerings by clicking on the link below.
We hope to see you at Thekchen Choling on this special day!
Palden Lhamo &
Drag Jey Lhamo Puja
吉祥天母与扎基拉姆法会
4/5/2025 (Sun), 2pm
Palden Lhamo and Drag Jey Lhamo Puja is highly notable for their powerful blessings, purifying one from negativities in general such as sicknesses, disturbing emotions, spirit harm and negative karma.
This Puja is also especially powerful in granting success in worldly and spiritual activities, from businesses to achieving spiritual attainments. Do sign up to request blessings for yourself and your loved ones!
Witness the Giant Wish-Fulfilling Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka and Circumambulate the Bodhgaya Stupa!
As an annual Vesak tradition, we will unveil the Giant Wish-Fulfilling Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka at the open field opposite Serangoon MRT with a festive ceremony on 10th May (Sat) at 9.30am in the morning!
As we congregate to witness & revere the holy image of Buddha, let’s celebrate our interconnectedness with all beings & our Buddha nature within. Make virtuous wishes and gain great blessings as you witness the unveiling of the Thangka! This Thangka will be displayed over the 3 days at the festival.
There will also be an awe-inspiring 16-foot tall Bodhgaya Stupa, where you can circumambulate and make your wishes too!
There will also be an awe-inspiring 16-foot tall Bodhgaya Stupa, where you can circumambulate and make your wishes too!
SG60 Special: Grand Vairocana Puja for Our Nation (Tib)
Date: 10/5/2025 (Sat)
Time: 11am - 3.30pm
Join us for the SG60 Special: Grand Vairocana Puja for Our Nation, a profound occasion to invoke happiness, prosperity, and progress for our beloved Singapore! This extensive prayer gathering, with our Venerable Sangha from Singapore, India, and Nepal, offers blessings upon all who hear and attend. By making virtuous wishes and dedicating them with sincerity, we open the door to immeasurable merit. Through offering and supplicating to Vairocana, we receive blessings as radiant and powerful as the glorious sun, paving the way for our success, wealth, and the swift realization of our highest aspirations.
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Merit Making Activities
献供积福
With three significant events in the life of Lord Buddha marking Vesak Day, it's no surprise that this sacred day has a powerful merit-multiplying effect! Take this special opportunity to accumulate immense merit by making offerings at our temple, where every act of devotion is magnified on this holy occasion. The significance of Vesak extends beyond a single day, as prayers and acts of kindness performed throughout the entire Vesak month bring forth tremendous spiritual blessings.
We warmly invite you to register here and join us in celebrating this sacred time with an open heart and mind, please register here.
Animal Blessing Ceremony
护生祈福典礼Get ready for the return of our Animal Blessing Ceremony, now in its fourth year! This time, we’ve added even more excitement with our special Pets Day Out program, designed for pet owners to enjoy fun and meaningful activities alongside their furry friends.
You and your pets can take part in merit-making activites! For dog lovers, we have an exciting dog race area where you can engage your pups in friendly runs! Plus, check out our Love Our Animals Bazaar, where there will be giveaways and animal welfare awareness booths.
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Fun Carnival
欢乐嘉年华
Vesak Festival, 3 days of fun and bonding! There's something exciting for everyone to do during our Vesak Festival, from young to old. Join our Fun Carnival from 10-12 May!
Come with your family and friends to enjoy the delicious food stalls that we have, and join in the fun by playing with our game booths and carnival rides too! You may purchase the carnival coupons on-site at the festival!
Refuge Ceremony and Teaching
皈依仪式与佛法讲座
On the auspicious occasion of Vesak Day (12th May), Singha Rinpoche will also be granting a Refuge Ceremony at 2.00pm. If you are keen to take refuge in the Triple Gems, please register here.
Make your Vesak extra meaningful by reflecting on the preciousness of Buddha and his teachings. We invite you to join us in a Dharma teaching by Singha Rinpoche on this special day and take in the essence of Dharma’s wisdom at 3.00pm.
Chabtrul Water Purification Ceremony (Tib) -
Lhamo Kangso without border and words
image
藏密沐净加持法会 (藏)
11/5/2025 (Sun),
2pm
Our Venerable Sanghas will be performing the Chabtrul Water Purification Ceremony, a profound ritual dedicated to praying for the well-being of all sentient beings. This purification bath ritual is designed to clear away harmful influences, including spirit disturbances and illnesses brought about by both internal and external pollution.
Please send us your dedication list, and the Sanghas will include your names in this sacred ceremony.
Dzambala Prosperity Puja (Tib) - Dzambala Image
财神降福法会 (藏)
11/5/2025 (Sun), 7pm
Our Sanghas will be performing this Dzambala Prosperity Puja to request the holy presence of the Five Dzambala deities to bestow abundant blessings for the welfare of sentient beings.
Dzambala bestows blessings that increase virtues, lifespan, wisdom, and both material and spiritual wealth, while also helping to eliminate suffering, overcome obstacles, and fulfill desires.
Dedicate merits to your loved ones by signing up today!
Wisdom Mind Illumination Walk
迎请佛经亮心灯
11/5/2025 (Sun), 8.30pm
Step into a sacred space as you witness the Wisdom Mind Illumination Walk , led by Singha Rinpoche. This walk illuminates the path of Buddha's timeless teachings, symbolising the transmission of profound wisdom through the ages. Bathed in a glow of light, hope, and positive energy, the walk carries with it a blessing for all who witness its radiant passage. The light, a powerful symbol of wisdom, dispels the darkness of ignorance, filling the hearts of all with clarity and peace.
Come, and be touched by the transformative power of this divine celebration!
Shakyamuni Buddha & Sixteen Arhats Puja (Tib)
释迦牟尼佛与十六罗汉法会 (藏)
12/5/2025 (Mon), 7.30am
The month of Vesak is deeply associated with the life and deeds of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha. This presents us with the great opportunity to deepen our connection with Lord Buddha for this life and beyond.
During this day, our Venerable Sanghas will be performing the Shakyamuni Buddha and Sixteen Arhats Puja for all devotees. Through this puja, we pay homage and supplicate Shakyamuni Buddha, the Sixteen Arhats and the Four Heavenly Kings for all auspicious conditions and the flourishing of Dharma!
Gain Merits and Support Animal Welfare!
Have a meritorious Vesak by making offerings through our Special Merit Bundle! Each bundle comes with a light offering in the month of Vesak Day and a merit increasing tablet to bring you good fortune, and a $10 donation to our Animal Welfare Fund for you to create the cause for health and longevity through the virtuous deed of animal protection - protecting sentient beings from fear!
Animal protection goes beyond animal liberation. It includes keeping strays safely off the streets, ensuring food is always avaliable, preventing untimely deaths, and preserving the environment in which they live in. All donations to our animal welfare fund support animal and environmental groups in Singapore and abroad. We advocate animal liberation with a difference!
Period of Offering: 28/4/2025 - 12/5/2025
Closing Date:
Have a meritorious Vesak by making offerings through our Special Merit Bundle! Each bundle comes with a light offering in the month of Vesak Day and a merit increasing tablet to bring you good fortune, and a $10 donation to our Animal Welfare Fund for you to create the cause for health and longevity through the virtuous deed of animal protection - protecting sentient beings from fear!
Animal protection goes beyond animal liberation. It includes keeping strays safely off the streets, ensuring food is always avaliable, preventing untimely deaths, and preserving the environment in which they live in. All donations to our animal welfare fund support animal and environmental groups in Singapore and abroad. We advocate animal liberation with a difference!
Period of Offering: 28/4/2025 - 12/5/2025
Closing Date:
Vesak Day - Special Teaching by Singha Rinpoche (Eng)
Vesak 2022 Closing Video (1) - Animal Blessing and Prayer Ceremony
Vesak 2022 Closing Video (2) - Our Happy Vesak Day, It’s Been Awhile!
Vesak Day Message by Singha Rinpoche 2022
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