Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (Chinese: 觀音堂佛祖廟; pinyin: Guānyīn Táng Fózǔ Miào) is a traditional Chinese temple situated at 178 Waterloo Street in Singapore. The temple is of significance to the Buddhist community among Chinese Singaporeans, and is believed to bring worshippers good luck after praying to the Kuan Yin or Avalokiteśvara, the Goddess of Mercy. The temple is also involved in charity work, contributing to several health and educational organisations.
觀音堂佛祖廟 | |
The exterior of Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple | |
Location within Singapore | |
| Monastery information | |
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| Full name | Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple |
| Order | Mahayana, Vajrayana |
| Established | 1884 |
| Site | |
| Location | Rochor, Singapore |
| Public access | yes |
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The Kwan Im Temple and the nearby Sri Krishnan Temple are known for having evolved a social practice termed "cross-worshipping", where many devotees of either temple also worship at the other. This practice is commonly seen as a microcosm of Singapore's multi-religious society.
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