Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, when families gather, rekindle bonds, and usher in good fortune for the new year.
While not strictly a Buddhist festival, many Buddhist temples particularly in East Asian traditions (including Singapore) also celebrate this auspicious occasion, incorporating elements of CNY culture in their activities.
It is an opportunity to renew our spiritual commitments, set wholesome intentions for the new year, practise dana and share in the blessings of the dharma! Do check out these CNY events happening all over the island as we ring in the Year of the Snake!
(1) Singapore Buddhist Mission
Singapore Buddhist Mission’s Chief Religious Advisor K. Dhammika Maha Thera will be leading CNY Eve prayer & countdown on the night of 28 January. CNY Blessings will be on 29 January from 9am to 11:45am and 12:45pm to 5pm. You can also fill out their online form to offer a Blessing Lantern or Light Offering.
When: 28 Jan 2025 (Tue), 10.30pm, 29 Jan 2025 (Wed) 9am – 11.45am, 12.45pm – 5pm
Venue: 9 Ruby Lane, Singapore 328284
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(2) Dharma Drum Singapore
Dharma Drum Singapore welcomes everyone to their Chinese New Year celebrations! A day of activities has been planned, including blessings, offerings, handicrafts and games. No registration is needed – just turn up!
When: 29 Jan 2025 (Wed), 9.30am till 5.45pm
Venue: 146B Paya Lebar Road #06-01 Ace Building Singapore 409017
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(3) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
This Chinese New Year, visit Kong Meng San for the Chinese New Year Bell Resonance, Chinese New Year Blessing Puja and Chinese New Year Wish-Fulfilling Lantern session. Let us welcome the New Year with hearts full of peace and gratitude!
When: Various activities from 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) to 12 Feb 2025 (Wed)
Venue: 88 Bright Hill Road, Singapore 574117
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(4) Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Meditation Centre
Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Meditation Centre has lined up a series of Chinese New Year events, starting from Chinese New Year Eve! These include the 88 Buddha Repentance Chanting, Medicine Buddha Repentance Chanting, CNY Emperor Liang Repentance Ceremony and CNY Celebration Dinner.
When: Various activities from 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) to 16 Feb 2025 (Sun)
Venue: No. 21 Lorong 25 Geylang, Singapore 388299
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(5) Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre, as the Centre ushers in blessings and positive energy for the year ahead with a series of auspicious and meaningful pujas!
When: Various activities from 26 Jan 2025 (Sun) to 1 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Venue: No. 38 Lorong 22 Geylang, Singapore 398695
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(6) Poh Ming Tse
Join Poh Ming Tse in celebrating the New Year with dharma blessings, led by Venerable Miao Ren. Lunch and refreshment will be provided.
When: 2 Feb 2025 (Sun), 10.30am to 5pm
Venue: 438 Dunearn Rd, Singapore 289613
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(7) Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple will hold the New Year Blessing Ceremony this Chinese New Year season. The Temple warmly invites all devotees to actively participate in this Ceremony and share in the blessings of the Dharma.
When: 29 Jan 2025 (Wed) 9am – 31 Jan 2025 (Fri) 4pm
Venue: 288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
(8) Palelai Buddhist Temple
Mark your calendars for the eve of Chinese New Year to welcome the Year of the Snake at Palelai Buddhist Temple! Apart from chanting and dhamma talk, there will also be Chinese New Year blessings and distribution of huat kueh and mandarin oranges to all present.
When: 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) 11pm – 29 Jan 2025 (Wed) 1am
Venue: 49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145
Want to find out more? Check out our listing event here!
If you enjoyed this article, you may also wish to check out our past ones on CNY! Here are 5 essential greetings to get you through the new year and 3 tips for a harmonious CNY reunion! To explore other events, activities, communities and temples in Singapore and Southeast Asia, you can look up our very own Handful of Leaves’ Buddhist Directory.
