Registration for Relics Event
Visit the Exhibition of the Sacred Relic Stupa
Don't let this opportunity slip away to participate in and observe the magnificent celebration of Buddha's legacy and teachings. For the inaugural time, the Kapilawasthu Buddha Relics will journey from Sri Lanka's Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple Waskaduwa to Singapore.
The Sacred Kapilavastu Stupa and Its Relics
The stupa at Kapilavastu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has long been a beacon for Buddhists and historians. According to ancient scriptures, after Buddha's cremation, his relics were distributed among eight royal families. These relics were then enshrined within stupas, which became sites of veneration. Anyone possessing his relics would gain immense Puñña (accumulation of blessings and well-being). The relics contained within the Kapilavastu Stupa are believed to be imbued with immense blessing and merits.
Experience this rare Sacred Relic Stupa Exhibition now in Singapore for just 1 week!
Book your tickets now, and embark on a journey back in time, discovering stories of a prince who became an enlightened being and left a legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Observing the Buddha’s relics offers an opportunity to purify significant amounts of negative karma, even stretching back a thousand eons. Such an act not only brings blessings but also plants the seed for enlightenment, covering aspects from guru devotion to renunciation, bodhicitta, right view, and the tantric stages. Your offerings and reverence towards these relics bring a sea of benefits, enabling countless beings to witness them. This is a moment to cherish, recognizing the extraordinary chance for beings to move towards enlightenment.
- While we may not directly encounter the Buddha in our lives, his relics serve as a manifestation of his presence. They're a testament to the profound impact and benefit you all contribute.
- The decision stemmed from a Dharma connection established in 2021. This bond was formed during a joint online Sattipattana teaching event that the Tibetan Buddhist Centre (TBC) co-hosted with the Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood, a Sri Lankan organization that's part of the Relic Council of Waskaduwe Temple.
- The exhibition has been in the works for nearly a year. After extensive deliberation and logistical adjustments, the exhibition's duration was reduced from 4 weeks to just 5 days for this inaugural event. As such, it is such a rare opportunity, making it a must-to-visit for devotees and curious minds alike to seize this moment and experience the exhibition while they can!
- These treasures were unearthed in 1898 at the site of an old Buddhist stupa in Piprahwa, close to the India-Nepal border. The container they were found in suggests that the bone remnants belong to the Sakya family's portion of Gautama Buddha's bone relics, the initiator of Buddhism.
- These bone fragments were handed over to the King of Siam (now Thailand) for distribution to Buddhists worldwide. While the massive stone chest that housed these relics can be seen at the Indian Museum, the gemstones inside have never been showcased. William Claxton Peppé, the individual who stumbled upon these artifacts, was allowed to keep some of the discoveries, limited to items that were duplicates.
Plan Your Visit
Exhibition Venue :
Rise of Asia Museum (ROAM)
Haw Par Villa
262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628
Exhibition Date: 24th to 29th November 2023 (Friday to Thursday)
Exhibition Hours: 10am to 9pm
