Temple Stay at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (Oct 2026)

Temple Stay at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Experience the serene rhythm of monastic life, reconnect with your inner self, and deepen your understanding of Buddhism through our Temple Stay.

Our Temple Stay offers a nurturing space for reflection and renewal — an invitation to slow down, breathe, and return to the present moment. Here, you are invited to awaken your innate Buddha nature through mindful living and simplicity.

During your stay, you may choose to observe the Eight Precepts, dedicating the merits to your parents as a heartfelt expression of filial piety. This practice sows the seeds of wholesome karma, paving the way for peace, clarity, and gratitude.

Throughout your time in the monastery, you will be actively participating in a variety of mindful activities designed to ground the body, calm the mind, and open the heart:

• Morning and Evening Chants: Immerse yourself in the sacred sounds of Buddhist scripture, a practice that cultivates tranquillity, devotion and wisdom.
• Sitting and Walking Meditation: Develop inner stillness through guided or self-led meditation, fostering mindfulness, concentration and relieve stress and anxiety.
• Vegetarian Meals: Practise gratitude as you mindfully savour each bite — reconnecting with the nourishment of natural ingredients and the effort behind each meal.
• Monastery Duties and Chores: Participate in the daily responsibilities of monastic life, nurturing mindfulness through simple, purposeful actions that align the body and mind.

Our Temple Stay offers a nurturing opportunity for deep self-reflection and mindfulness. Participants are encouraged to minimise the use of electronic devices and observe noble silence throughout their stay, fostering a heightened sense of self-awareness and inner presence.

The Monastery offers two formats of temple stay:

Guided Retreat: Includes group practices guided by the Venerables, along with time for individual practice. The Monastery will assist in planning your daily practice schedule.

To apply: Please complete the application form and submit it via email to [email protected].

Self-Practice Retreat: Suitable for experienced practitioners who prefer independent practice.

Eligibility: Applicants must have previously attended at least one guided temple stay.

To apply: Please submit your application online here.

Temple Stay Dates

• 16 to 18 September 2026 (Guided)
• 14 to 16 October 2026 (Guided)

For more information about the retreat types, available periods, and fees, please refer to the application form.

Note:

• The Temple Stay is open to Singapore citizens, PRs, or holders of a valid Singapore work or student pass, aged 17 to 60 years old. Open to both males and females (For female participants: To include female participants for the temple stay, a minimum of four females is required. The Monastery will assist in consolidating female applicants).
• Applications must be submitted at least three weeks before your intended stay via [email protected].
• Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email at least ten days prior to arrival.