Wat Buddhaguna sacred Buddha altar
A Buddhist Sanctuary in Singapore

Wat Buddhaguna

佛恩寺 · วัดพุทธคุณ
Dhamma · Lineage · Service · Community
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A complete digital home for the temple.

This website brings together the temple, its Chief Abbot, Dhamma resources, ceremonies, Sangha leadership, community life, news, photographs and visitor information.

Welcome to Wat Buddhaguna

A living Thai Buddhist sanctuary in Singapore.

Wat Buddhaguna 佛恩寺 · วัดพุทธคุณ is a place where the Sangha and lay community come together for Dhamma, chanting, blessings, merit-making, Buddhist festivals and fellowship.

Under the spiritual guidance of Venerable Seck Kong Hian, the temple preserves Buddhist tradition while serving devotees in contemporary Singapore.

Thai Buddhist · Theravāda27 Jalan SenyumSingapore 418151
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Venerable Seck Kong Hian
Our Chief Abbot

Venerable Seck Kong Hian

Venerable Seck Kong Hian is the Chief Abbot of Wat Buddhaguna and serves as President of the Thai Sangha Council in Singapore. Through temple stewardship, Buddhist ceremonies, guidance and Sangha leadership, he has become an important spiritual presence within the temple community and the wider Thai Buddhist community in Singapore.

His Buddhist lineage is connected to Grand Master Hong Choon, whom Venerable Kong Hian has personally identified as his master. This lineage is visibly honoured within Wat Buddhaguna.

Chief AbbotWat Buddhaguna Buddhist Temple
Sangha LeadershipPresident, Thai Sangha Council in Singapore
LineageDisciple of Grand Master Hong Choon
Temple27 Jalan Senyum, Singapore 418151
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Words of Wisdom
A growing digital home for teachings and reflections from Venerable Seck Kong Hian.

Approved teachings can be published here over time, allowing visitors to return regularly for Dhamma and making the website useful beyond event information.

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Upcoming Ceremony

Kathina Robe Ceremony 2026

Sunday, 8 November 2026
Chui Huay Lim Club (Hall A)
190 Keng Lee Road, Singapore 308409

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11:30 AM Lunch for devotees
1:00 PM Chanting of Suttas led by Bhikkhus
2:00 PM Offering of Kathina robes and requisites

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Temple Life

Practice through the Buddhist year.

Vesak

Flowers, bathing rituals, lamps and devotional activities bring the community together in remembrance of the Buddha.

Kathina

The annual robe-offering ceremony expresses gratitude, generosity and support for the Sangha.

Thai Sangha Singapore

Leadership beyond the temple.

Venerable Seck Kong Hian also serves as President of the Thai Sangha Council in Singapore, connecting Wat Buddhaguna with the wider Thai Buddhist monastic community and important religious observances.

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News & Announcements

From Wat Buddhaguna.

Kathina 2026

Programme, venue, countdown and calendar information for the upcoming ceremony.

Temple Ceremonies

Explore Vesak, Kathina, blessings and the temple's annual Buddhist observances.

Sangha & Community

Selected monastic gatherings, Buddhist fellowship and community activities.

Community & Service

A temple connected to people.

Wat Buddhaguna is sustained by a living relationship between monks, devotees, families, visitors and Buddhist communities. The temple's photographs show religious gatherings, community participation and the wider relationships surrounding Venerable Kong Hian's Buddhist service.

Community & Service
Visit Wat Buddhaguna

27 Jalan Senyum, Singapore.

Visitors can use the map below to locate Wat Buddhaguna, or open Google Maps directly for turn-by-turn navigation.

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Wat Buddhaguna · 佛恩寺27 Jalan Senyum, Singapore 418151
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By MRT

Kembangan MRT (EW6) is the nearest station. The temple is approximately a short 3–5 minute walk from the station.

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Taxi / Ride-hail

Set the destination to “27 Jalan Senyum, Singapore 418151” for direct drop-off near the temple entrance.

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Driving

Use the Google Maps navigation button above. Parking availability in the immediate area can vary, especially during major ceremonies.

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First Visit

Dress modestly, enter quietly and follow guidance from the Sangha or temple volunteers during ceremonies.

Visiting hours: Please confirm temple access or ceremony timings before making a special trip, particularly on event days.