Our Abbot 方丈和尚

Our abbot, Venerable Kwang Sheng, holds a deep passion for spreading the teachings of Dharma and advancing education. His efforts encompass Sangha education, adult education, and children’s education, designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals across different ages and levels of spiritual development. Recognising the shortage of Buddhist talent, Venerable Kwang Sheng founded the Singapore Buddhist College in 2005 where he served as dean. He emphasises the importance of making Buddhist teachings accessible to the broader community, offering a diverse range of adult education courses. These courses cover Buddhist studies, meditation classes, sutra transcription, chanting, and Buddhist etiquette, aiming to integrate Buddhism into people’s daily lives and deepen their understanding of the Dharma. Moreover, Venerable Kwang Sheng imparts fundamental Buddhist knowledge to children through the establishment of KMS Dharma School. His goal is to nurture their character and instil moral values. He firmly believes that education extends beyond the mere transmission of knowledge; it should also focus on cultivating students’ inner qualities. Values such a compassion, filial piety and critical thinking are at the forefront of his educational approach, contributing to the development of students’ character and their meaningful contributions to society.

本寺方丈——广声法师致力于推动弘法与僧伽、成人及少儿佛学教育，以满足不同年龄和修行层次的需求。鉴于佛教人才稀缺，广声法师于2005年创办新加坡佛学院并出任院长。他深知大众需要佛法的熏习，因此在寺院开设各种成人教育课程，包括佛学班、禅修班、抄经班、梵呗班和佛教礼仪等，这有助于将佛法融入日常生活，提高对佛学的理解。此外，广声法师也透过开设少儿佛学班，传授孩子们基础佛学知识，从而培养孩子们的品格与道德观念。他认为教育并不仅是知识的传授，更是内在品质的培养。他注重慈悲、孝道以及慎思明辨等道德价值观，以助长孩子们内在的菩提种子。