Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple

Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple

Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple
Monastery information
Full name Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple
Order Theravada
Established 1920s
People
Founder(s) Venerable Luang Phor Hong Dhammaratano
Abbot Venerable Chao Khun Phra Tepsiddhivides
Important associated figures Venerable Phra Rajayankavee, Venerable Phra Maha Amnad Ithiyano, Venerable Phraku Bisaldhammanides, Venerable Chao Khun Phra Tepsiddhivides
Site
Location 50B Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore
Coordinates 1°16′43″N 103°49′45″E / 1.27863°N 103.82918°E / 1.27863; 103.82918Coordinates: 1°16′43″N 103°49′45″E / 1.27863°N 103.82918°E / 1.27863; 103.82918

Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple is a Theravada Buddhist monastery and temple in Singapore. The monastery was originally set up by Venerable Luang Phor Hong Dhammaratano with his disciple Samanera Boonler. The present premises of the temple are at 50B Jalan Bukit Merah.

Overview

Founded in the 1920s, Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple is one of the oldest Thai Theravada Buddhist temples in Singapore.[1][2] Originally situated at 83 Silat Road, it was renovated once in 1953 under the then abbot Venerable Phra Rajayankavee, with further renovations as well as new constructions between 1975 and 1997 under the present-day abbot Venerable Chao Khun Phra Tepsiddhivides. In the 21st century the monastery underwent a major construction exercise which concluded with a brand new building at 50B Jalan Bukit Merah in 2014.[3]

On 5 January 2014, the new extension were officially opened by Indranee Rajah. The new building features a dhamma hall, mediation hall, cultural centre (museum), conference room, dining hall, rest area, Sunday classroom and the monks' abode.[4] The new Julamanee Prasat Theravada Columbarium was opened on 15 June 2014 at the temple.

Wat Ananda Youth Group

Wat Ananda Youth (WAY) is an organisation founded in 1966 by Venerable Phraku Bisaldhammanides. It was formerly known as the Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Youth Circle. After Phraku Bisaldhammanides left for Bangkok in 1974, WAY continued holding most of its activities in Wat Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Temple, which today include the following:

Dhamma Wisdom Centre

Regular events are also conducted at the Dhamma Wisdom Centre at 27 Jalan Senyum.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple". Facebook. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Wat Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Temple – Singapore". Mybuddha108.com. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Yvonne Xu. "Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple". Indesign Publishing Pty. Ltd. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Project in Detail". World Buildings Directory. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "About Us". Wat Ananda Youth. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "2014 AD (2558 BE) Activities". Singapore Buddhist Calendar. Retrieved 10 September 2014.

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