Temple Stay 寺院生活静修
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 encouraged 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 stay 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 to facilitate a heightened sense of self-awareness.
We offer two retreat formats to suit different levels of experience and preference:
- Guided Retreat: Includes structured group sessions and practices, with some periods for individual practice.
- Self-practice: For those familiar with temple culture and meditation, this format offers greater autonomy within a supportive monastic environment.
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 (Female applicants must apply in a group of at least four participants).
- Applications must be submitted at least three weeks before your intended stay via templestay@kmspks.org.
- Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email at least ten days prior to arrival.
透过寺院生活静修僧团清净有序的节奏，重拾内在觉知，于晨钟暮鼓中深化对佛法的体悟。
本寺院生活静修提供一个安静的空间，邀您放慢脚步、专注呼吸，回归当下。在这里，您将透过简朴而正念的生活方式，唤醒内在的佛性。
期间，您可选择持守八关斋戒，将功德回向父母，表达孝心的同时也种下善因，培植通往光明善道的福德因缘。
无论是参与指导共修或自主修行，每一个当下，皆是通往内在宁静的旅程。
在寺院生活静修期间，您将参与多项正念修持，以安住身心、长养慈悲：
- 早晚课诵——让心安住于梵呗经文中，从而培养定慧与虔敬心。
- 静坐行禅——通过指导或自主禅修，培养内心的安定，提升觉知力，缓解压力与焦虑。
- 素食食养——以感恩之心觉知每一口食物，重新感受天然食材的滋养与一粥一饭的来之不易。
- 出坡作务——参与日常寺务，通过简单而有意义的行动，在动中修习觉知，调和身心。
寺院生活静修是一次难得的静心之旅，我们鼓励学员在期间减少使用电子设备，保持禁语；提升觉知，观照自心。
我们提供两种静修方式，适应不同需求：
- 指导：包含集体共修时段，同时有个别修习时间（适合初学者）。
- 自主修行：为熟悉寺院生活与禅修者提供更自主的修行空间（需熟悉寺院的文化和作息，同时具备禅修基础）。
有关体验类型、参与时段及相关费用的详细资讯，请参阅申请表格。
注意事项:
- 开放对象：17至60岁新加坡公民、永久居民，或持有效工作/学生准证人士（男女皆可报名，女众需四人以上组团申请）。
- 请于计划参与入住的至少三周前提交申请表格至 templestay@kmspks.org。
- 录取者将于入住前十日内收到确认电邮。
Read more about Venerables’ monkhood experiences
了解更多法师出家的经历
“Meditation and the study of sacred texts are central to my daily life, providing depth and insight into my spiritual practice.”
“禅修与念诵经典是我日常生活的重心，也为我的修行之路带来更深的觉悟与洞见。”
– Venerable Chuan Hang 传航法师
“Life in the monastery offers a harmonious balance of duties and personal growth. I find joy in cultivation practices like meditation, mindful walking, chanting, and serving the wider Buddhist community. I am especially grateful to my Master, Venerable Kwang Sheng, whose dedication inspires me daily.”
“在寺院生活中，职责的履行与个人修行之间达到了和谐的平衡。我在禅修、正念步行、诵经及服务广大众生的修持实践中体会到法喜。我尤为感激师父广声法师，他以其坚定的奉献精神每日启发着我。”
– Venerable Chuan Jia 传嘉法师