FAQ
About Buddhas
Q: What should I do when I visit the temple for the first time?
Upon your arrival at the temple, we recommend that you first pay your respects to the Buddhas at the 11 designated stations. You may then offer prayers to the Buddha or monks according to your personal customs and beliefs.
A pack of incense is available for 1 SGD (with 3 sticks for each station).
If you have any questions during your worship, please feel free to consult our front desk staff.
Q: Where can I learn about the 11 worship stations?
About Monks
Q: What services does the monk provide?
Our monk offers various services, including conducting blessing rituals at our temple, such as Car Blessings, Flower Bathing, and blessings for your amulets or Buddha statues. Additionally, he provides guidance to devotees on prayer-related processes.
Q: Is there a dress code?
We recommend that devotees seeking monk blessings wear long bottoms when visiting the temple.
*Please note that the temple has a limited supply of sarongs available.
Q: How do I know the monk’s blessing timing?
About Blessing Items
Q: Can I offer blessing lamps for my late relative?
We do not offer blessing lamps for the deceased. We urge devotees to contact us as soon as possible if you have a lamp under a deceased person’s name to change the name or terminate the lamp. Direct family members of the deceased are encouraged to resume lighting any blessing lamps at least one year after the passing of their loved one. However, lighting candles and making offerings to the monks or Buddhas to accumulate merits for them is allowed.
Q: Can I bring my own candles to offer?
Lighting of your own candles and Crystal Oil in our temple is prohibited due to safety reasons.
Q: How soon can I remove items that have been blessed? (the red car-talisman/the blessing bracelet, etc.)
Q: What should I do with an old blessing item?
About Online/Offline Services
Q: What should I do if I have Account & Login issues?
If you encounter any account or login issues, please reach out to us via WhatsApp at 92966180 or email us at info@lordbuddha.org.sg. We will respond promptly and assist you with your account concerns.
Q: What are the available payment modes?
Q: How will I be notified when my pre-order item is ready for collection?
Q: How can I know the timing for festivals & celebrations in the temple?
Stay updated on the latest news during festivals and celebrations by checking our website or our Facebook page (Lord Buddha Temple).
Others
Q: Can I bring my pet along on the visit?
You may bring your pets, but please keep them in a carrier or carry them by hand, rather than allowing them to walk directly on the temple paths.
Q: Can I still visit the temple when I am mensurating?
It is generally acceptable to visit the temple while menstruating. If you feel comfortable, you may continue your visit during this time, while maintaining respect for the space and its rituals.