Wat Ananda Metyarama
Thai Buddhist Temple
50-B Jalan Bukit Merah
Singapore 169545
Tel 62724240
Fax 62736582

History of Wat Ananda Metyarama from 1923 to date

Wat Ananda Metyarama, formerly at 83, Silat Road, Singapore 3 with a land area of 18 317 sq. feet was completed in 1925. Its new address on the same site is 50-B Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 169545.

Its founder was Venerable Luang Phor Hong Dhammaratano (Phra Dhammaratano Bandit) who came to Singapore in 1920 (2463BE) with Samanera Boonler, his disciple and mooted the idea of a Thai temple in 1923.

After his passing away in 1952, Phra Rajayankavee, his successor, renovated the temple in 1953. The Venerable served as Abott of Wat Ananda Metyarama twice, with his appointment briefly interrupted in between by Venerable Phra Maha Amnad Ithiyana.

After Phra Rajayankavee, Phraku Bisaldhammanides became Chief Monk and started the Youth Circle in 1966 – the first registered Buddhist Youth Circle in Singapore. Dhamma classes were conducted.

Phraku Bisku Bisaldhammanides left for Bangkok in 1974 and our present Abott Chow Kun Phra Pannadhamvides (Phraku Sucinta) took over. Since then, he has done much to upgrade and expand the Wat’s facilities. Besides, he is also the Buddhist religious leader involved in the inter-religious organization, a society that promotes religious understanding and harmony in Singapore.

In 1975, he renovated the temple and in 1979 he constructed the pagoda and a 3-storey residential block for the monks. Chow Kun Pannadhamvides was conferred the title by the King of Thailand on 5.12.1977 and a felicitation ceremony was held at the Wat on 11.12.77 after his return from Thailand. Later, on 5.1.96, he was again conferred a new a title Chow Kun Phra Raj Siddhivides by the Thai King. A felicitation ceremony was held on 8.12.96.

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the 2nd daughter of King Bhumipbol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand on 27.6.85, officially declared the Pagoda open. On 23.2.86, the Laying of the Holy Stones Foundation (Nimitta Sima), was conducted. The event coincided with Magha Puja Day. With the ceremony completed, the Temple has the authority to ordain Monks.

In 1995, work on a new 3-storey extension that house the library, Dhamma classrooms and Mediation Hall was underway. The roof layout was a feature adopted from the late Ven. Hong Choon’s idea. It was completed in 1996/1977. With the latest addition, the Wat is better poised to spread the Budda’s Teaching to the Seekers of Truth.

In 1995, Venerable Chow Kun also put up a Kwan Yin Shrine and a new porch included in the front of the main shrine.

Regular Activites

Morning Chanting (0700-0730hrs) Daily
Evening Chanting & meditation (1930-2030hrs) Daily
ITIPISO Chanting 108 times (1830-2030hrs) Every Tuesday
Djammacakk Sutta Chanting (1930-2030hrs) Every Wednesday and Friday
Anattalak Sutta Chanting (1930-2030hrs) Every Saturday
Dhamma Talk (0900-1030hrs) Every Sunday
Vippassana Practice (1900-2100hrs) Every Thursday and (1400-1600hrs) Every Saturday
Thai Language Classes (1400-1600hrs) Every Sunday
Dhamma, Thai Language and Dance for Children (9-13yrs) (0900-1230hrs) Every Sunday