Views from Singapore Flyer

Welcoming guests to Singapore Flyer in the Year of Rabbit

Sunrise

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Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort

A reflection of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel from the flyer cabin

Wishing All a Prosperous Year from the God of Wealth while descending back to ground :-)

Nice garden at ground level

The 165m high Singapore Flyer is located at 30 Raffles avenue, #01-07, Singapore 039803.

Contact: 67348829.

More info of Singapore Flyers can be found from: http://www.singaporeflyer.com/en/visitor-guide/index.php

Bright Hill Temple 光明山普觉禅寺

Hall of No Form of Bright Hill Temple

The galaxy feel. The indescribable atmosphere of peace is always the stop for most after a eventful temple visit to calm one's mind.

How to reach the temple:
If you are coming by MRT, pls alight at Bishan MRT station and take bus 410 (white plate) and bus 52 from the bus interchange. It will bring you to the temple front gate within 10 minutes.
Official website of Bright Hill Temple:
http://www.kmspks.org/

Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple

Located at 30-C St Michael's Road,Singapore 328002, built in 1952, this is the oldest Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist Temple in Singapore.

After viewing hugh Stupas in open space in India & Sri Lanka, it is comparatively quite a unique feature to see a Stupa on a building's rooftop. :-)

Main Shrine & beautiful Wall Paintings

Bodhi Tree

Hugh Reclining Buddha, Colorful Wall paintings, Stupa and Bodhi Tree, what a representaion of Sri Lanka!

How to reach there?
Nearest MRT: Boon Keng , Potong Pasir
Nearest Bus Stop: Serangoon Rd - ST. Michael's PL
Bus No. SBS 13, 23, 26, 31, 64, 65, 66, 107, 133, 147, TIBSÂ 857, 985Â
From Bus stop, still a long walk in, so do wear comfortable walking shoes. :-)

Sri Lanka

At the Arrival Hall of Sri Lanka Airport, one will be greeted by the very Serene looking image of Buddha welcoming you to Sri Lanka. :-)

Let's begin the journey of Sri Lanka by introducing the sacred mountain of Mihintale (located near the city of Anuradhapura) which is believed to be the location where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka.

Mihintale

Be mentally and physically prepared to climb the 1,840 stone steps to reach the summit of Mihintale.

A worthwhile climb, non-taxing with nature scenery along the way leading to beautiful white statue and stupas with beautiful blue sky as contrast.

Sri Lanka

Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple

Looking deceivingly young, this Sri Maha Bodhi Tree of Anuradhapura, believed to being grown more than 2300 years ago from a cutting of the original Bodhi Tree in India is the most sacred tree in Sri Lanka.

This is a popular venue that attracts millions of worshippers.

Sri Lanka

Golden Sand Stupa (Ruwanweliseya)

The hugh white stupa, at Anuradhapura, of north-central Sri Lanka is located near to the Bodhi Tree Temple. Standing at 300ft (92m) and with a circumference of 950ft (292m), Majestic against the beautiful sky in the day or night, this is also one of the places I like. :-)

A good picture of the hugh compound can be found here: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/srilanka/ruwanweliseya_dagoba.htm

Sri Lanka

Dambulla Rock Temple

I like this place, a pity I didn't really took much pictures on it. It is certainly worth the climb (wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding forest, reservoirs & flat lands and oh many monkeys along the way again, if you zoom in, there are 2 sitting on the fencing:-)) and strongly recommended to visit this World Heritage site for its rich history & cultural heritage.

It is to me, like the Dun Huang of Sri Lanka.

History of the caves could trace back to 1st century BC.

Paintings and statues of the Buddha and his life are spread mainly over 5 caves. Although pretty well-preserved, you could still see signs of history in the caves.

2 Hugh Reclining Buddha from 2 different caves with paintings around the surrounding walls of the caves

If without a guide explaining, it will be just another place of interest but with the explanation of the history & rich culture, one better appreciates the art & place better, so always recommended to listen to the guide's explanation before wandering off to take pictures...

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The Samadhi Buddha

Well arranged offerings of flowers on a stone table before the Samadhi Buddha Image.

The Samadhi Buddha is located at a serene park in Anuradhapura. Sitting in a meditative posture, this Buddha image built within a Bodhi-Tree Shrine (belonging to the period between 5-6 centuries A.D.) is believed to be the most exquisite image found in Sri Lanka.