About Us
In 1988, initiated by Venerable R. Gnanaseeha Thero and Late Mdm Lee Lan Cheng, formed the SAMADHI BUDDHIST SOCIETY with a group of pioneers. The organisation was established on 19 September 1988 under the registry of society and became a charitable organization in 1989.
Ven Dr. Rambukewela Gnanaseeha Maha Thero
Founder & Chief Monk
Samadhi Buddhist Society
Ven Dr. Hingulwala Punnaji Thero
Religious Advisor & Residence Monk
Samadhi Buddhist Society
Our Founding Religious Advisor Ven. Dr. R. Seeha,
Patron Ven. Seck Hui Kee & Pioneer Members
Pioneer Members (left to right) : Mdm Chan, Mok, Bhante, Nando, Sila, Mdm Lim, Sama, Mdm Lee
SAMADHI in Pali language means concentration or focus. The Samadhi Buddhist Society aims at fostering and inculcating the Right Faith and Right Understanding of the Buddhist Practices and expounded by the Buddha to its followers to promote more fulfilling and harmonious way of life and society in Singapore. Our society conducts religious and social welfare services as well as educational activities and the publication of Buddhist books for free distribution. The religious adviser also provides free counselling to couples of marital problem and parents with delinquent children.
The objectives of the society are:
To study and propagate Buddhism.
To encourage unity and friendly interaction among Buddhists and other religionists
In furtherance of the above objectives, the society may do all such things which are conducive to the attainment of the objectives and some of the regular activities are:
To arrange religious talks and to print religious lectures and books for free distribution
To render spiritual aids / advice to members or any Buddhist in case of illness or death
To propagate Buddhism on an international level
58 Joo Chiat Lane
Main hall
58 Joo Chiat Lane
134 Tembeling Road
Main Hall
Sima Hall
Officially opened by Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Community
Development and Sports, Mr Chan Soo Sen
on 24 October 2003
Abbot Cheu Yok Beng, Joo Chiat Kwan In Tng Temple and Prof. Tan, Kwan In Temple
Waterloo Street
The formation of Samadhi Buddhist Society is to propagate the teachings of the Buddha and to assist Buddhists in life’s cultivation. Under the good leadership of Venerable R. Gnanaseeha Thero, the society is able to serve its role in promoting the Buddha’s Dharma based on the principles of compassion and wisdom to the community at large. The organization is also able to meet its goal to serve the less fortunate, the sick and the aged. The society maintains its operations and public activities through the support, donations of our members, benefactors and devotees.
1st Premises
Locate Us
Address
Samadhi Buddhist Society
134, Tembeling Road
Singapore 423643
Telephone
+65 63480631
samadhi@singnet.com.sg