I was around Balestier area (well, actually Toa Payoh) since I have to send mum for her mahjong session. The huge Burmese Buddhist Temple ((Maha Sasana Ramsi) certainly looks interesting, and most importantly, I haven't been there yet! So I decide to swing by and take a look at the Burmese temple, experience some Burmese culture as well too!
Layout is typical of any Buddhist temples, perhaps there are fine differences in architectural details & statues which more closely resembles those in Northern Part of Thailand.
This statue of Buddha is sculpted from white marble found in Sagyin Hill, Mayanmar. It has been transported from Mayanmar in 1916 and eventually arrived to Singapore in 1918. *phew* a 2 year feat!
On 3rd floor, the murals painted by devotees depicts the history of Maha Sasana Ramsi
It also houses another beautiful golden statue of Buddha. It's really an interesting visit, and if not for lack of time, I would surely comb the area searching for Burmese food.
More Info about Burmese Buddhist Temple (Maha Sasana Ramsi)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_Buddhist_Temple
http://www.burmesebuddhisttemple.org.sg/index.htm
http://www.livelife.ecitizen.gov.sg/culture/heritage/ht_balestier.asp
Oh, btw Wan Qing Yuan(晚晴园) is just beside the Burmaese Buddhist Temple, pity that they are close for major repair works.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Burmese Buddhist Temple
Hit & Run
Like what you see? Certainly not me! This isn't a posed shot of scooter lying down on its side. Some crooks had done a bad 3 point turn and hit not 1, but 3 bikes. Unfortunately, that happens to be my bike (or scooter)!
I wasn't around, fortunately the other owners had already reported to the police before I discovered this dreadful deed on my scooter.
While the act had not being caught got on security camera, the suspected vehicle & number plate was recorded.
I'm going to be busy for days next week. Hopefully we'll nab that culprit and undo whatever damages done to my scooter. Needless to say, we'll be claiming his insurance!
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Pre-Holidays Blues
Planning for holidays is usually a fairly easy task, especially I'm going alone to visit friends as well as taking a breather from work.
I can simply summarize the plans as follows & I'm good to go:-
1. Decide on a destination
2. Pick a good flight (or route, if driving) plan
3. Choose your choice of accommodation
However, the more I yearn for upcoming holidays, the more new work with incredible deadline begins floating up out of the blue. I have exactly map out the regular tasks to complete, but these new work deadline kills everything down the road.
Incredible but true, suddenly I find my boss going on leave, my associates as well too.
Number One Murphy's Law
If something can go wrong, it will.
To counter its effects
If you want to guarantee it will not rain, carry an umbrella.
Yes, I'm going to imagine that I'm going to work oversea instead of holidaying next time ;P
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