Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is situated in Singapore. There are many other temples and monasteries in Singapore and these are the major tourist attractions in Singapore. Several beaches in Singapore are places of attractions. However, the temples and monasteries have distinct potentials to attract tourists from across the world. The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple in the same is one of the most vibrant temples in Singapore.
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is situated near the Race Course Road in Singapore. As you entered the prayer room of the monastery you can find a huge image of Lord Buddha about fifteen to twenty meters in height. At the basement of the image several paintings are made of, which depict the paintings of the famous Gandhara School of Art. The Gandhara School of Art developed at the time of emperor Kanishka in 78 A.D. This school of art has given a different style to Lord Buddha, which made the image of Buddha lying position. Above all the most interesting feature of the image is that from both of its sides thousands of lights are lit.
The lights are the main features of this monastery, the altar glows because of these lights and offer an elegant view. At the base of the sitting posture of Buddha there is an image of the lying posture of Lord Buddha, this is also an important aspect of the Gandhara School of Art. The main time to visit the monastery is during the time of Vesak festival. Your mind will be thrilled and will also be inclined to spiritual activities seeing the ceremony. The ceremony takes place in a gallant manner with immense pomp and grandeur. Visiting the Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple will be a venture to one of the most peaceful place.
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