A Century of Spiritual Heritage
Bringing Peace and Harmony to All Humanity
Leong Hwa Monastery is a Traditional Chinese Mahayana monastery with a legacy spanning over a century. Land title records dating back to 21 March 1901 document the Monastery’s long-standing presence and the dedication of various Venerables to its growth. For a period of time, the Monastery was managed by the lay community.
A pivotal chapter began in 1989, when Venerable Sek Meow Ee was invited to take over the leadership and spiritual direction of the Monastery. Under his guidance, the Monastery premises were rebuilt; in May 2002, the name LEONG HWA MONASTERY was adopted to better reflect our mission in the modern era.
The Monastery was officially registered as a Society on 22 February 1995 and as a Charity on 24 February 2003. While our sister organization, Viriya Community Services (also founded by Ven. Sek Meow Ee), manages charitable outreach, Leong Hwa Monastery remains dedicated to the spiritual cultivation and religious needs of the community.
We honour the legacy of our past prominent Venerables:
- Ven. Sek Hock Siew, Ven. Sek Sok Wah, Ven. Sek Leong Choon, Ven. Sek Cheng San, Ven. Sek Cheng Kong, and Ven. Sek Whay Kuan.
What We Do: Cultivating the Path
We provide a centre for the study and practice of the Buddha's teachings:
- Sunday & Festive Services: Regular chanting and prayer services held every Sunday and on key dates in the Buddhist Lunar Calendar.
- Dharma Education: Classes and workshops to deepen the understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and their application to daily life.
- Eight-Precept Retreats: Intensive retreats held twice annually during Vesak Day and Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday.
- Merit Dedication: Personalised services for birthdays, anniversaries, and funeral rites, assisting families in the meaningful practice of dedicating merits to loved ones.
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision
To be a beacon of peace and harmony for all.
Our Mission
To expound the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha and cultivate compassion, loving-kindness, and wisdom
for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Our Core Values
We are guided by the Ten Wholesome AcƟons and the Six Paramitas to purify our lives. The Ten Wholesome Deeds
Body: Abstaining from killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
Speech: Abstaining from false speech, divisive speech, harsh language, and idle gossip.
Mind: Abstaining from greed, anger, and wrong views.
The Six Paramitas
1. Generosity (布施 - Dana)
2. Morality (持戒 - Sila)
3. Patience (忍辱 - Ksanti)
4. Diligence (精進 - Viriya)
5. Meditation (禪定 - Samadhi)
6. Wisdom (智慧 - Prajna)
Management Structure :
The Advisors 本院導師
Honorary Religious Advisor
Venerable Tsang Hui
Venerable Tsang Hui is a preeminent global Buddhist leader currently serving as the Vice President of the World Buddhist Sangha Council. Born in Taiwan, he was a pioneer among his generation, becoming one of the first monastics to bridge traditional practice with modern academia. After studying under the renowned Venerable Yin Shun at the Fu Yuan Vihara, he earned a degree in Education and Mathematics from the Taiwan National Normal University.
In 1977, Venerable Tsang Hui relocated to Australia to plant the seeds of the Dharma. His compassionate outreach initially focused on supporting Indo-Chinese refugees, providing both spiritual guidance and practical educational aid. His commitment to Buddhist youth led him founded the Buddhist Society at the University of New South Wales (UNIBUDS), where he continues to serve as a Patron.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has established several landmark institutions, including:
- Hwa Tsang Monastery (Sydney, Australia)
- Yan San Shu Monastery (Fuzhou, China)
Vision and Philosophy
Venerable Tsang Hui is a staunch advocate for the modernization of Buddhist education. He believes that a rigorous understanding of the Dharma is the indispensable foundation for practice, particularly for the younger generation. By cultivating "faith, confidence, and interest" through study, he asserts that individuals can gain the wisdom and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of contemporary life.
Known for a teaching style that is as lively and humorous as it is profound, the Venerable excels at translating complex scriptures into practical wisdom for daily living. He remains dedicated to fostering a collaborative synergy between the Sangha and the laity to ensure the continued vitality and relevance of Buddhism in the 21st century.
The Abbot 住持
Venerable Shi GuRu
Venerable GuRu was ordained on 8 April 2002, as a novice monk under Venerable Master Ji Chun 上继下纯法師 at Qingliang Temple, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. In April 2004, he journeyed to Ancient Qixia Monastery (Qīxiá Gǔ Sì) in Nanjing to receive the Full (Triple Plaƞorm) of Complete Precepts (三壇大戒Sān Tán Dà Jiè).
Following his ordination, he remained in residence at Qingliang Temple, diligently advancing in study and practice, and successively undertook the following administrative duties:
- May 2004 — Appointed as Dharma Service Facilitator (悅眾 Yuèzhòng) at Qingliang Temple
- June 2004 — Engaged as a member of the Jiangsu Provincial Buddhist Music Ensemble
- February 2006 — Appointed as Director of PracƟce (维那 Wéinà) at Qingliang Temple
- September 2008 — Appointed as MonasƟc Supervisor (僧值 Sēngzhí) at Qingliang Temple
- February 2010 — Appointed as Guest Prefect (知客 Zhīkè) at Qingliang Temple
- February 2014 — Appointed as Superintendent (監院 Jiānyuàn) at Qingliang Temple
Over the years, through diligent cultivation and study, his virtuous reputation grew steadily. In February 2016, responding to an invitation, Venerable GuRu came to Singapore to take up residence at Leong Hwa Monastery where he served as the Dharma Instructor for communal cultivation, leading the assembly in joint practice.
In May 2022, at the 27th Annual General Meeting, he was unanimously elected and assumed the role of Abbot of Leong Hwa Monastery — a position he has held with unwavering commitment, presiding over the Monastery, propagating the true Dharma, and guiding the community to this day.
The Sangha Team 常住僧團
Venerable Shi Xing Tang
Director of Dharma Affairs
Venerable Shi Xing Tang received the monastic tonsure under the Venerable Cizhou (上慈下舟老和尚) at Jinshan Jiangtian Zen Temple in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu in February 1990. He received his full ordination in May 1992 at Longchang Monastery, Mount Baohua in Nanjing.
From August 1993 to March 2000, he travelled to various prominent monasteries, including Hualian Temple in Guangzhou and Jing'an Temple in Shanghai, where he devoted himself to intensive study and spiritual cultivation. In May 2000, he took up residence at Leong Hwa Monastery and over two decades, he has remained steadfast in his service, presiding over the Monastery’s liturgical functions and overseeing all major Dharma affairs.
Venerable Shi Wei Ding
Director of Dharma EducaƟon and Culture
Venerable Shi Wei Ding, having possessed deep spiritual roots since childhood, he officially entered the Sangha in February 2015. He underwent his tonsure ceremony under Venerable Master Hong Xiu (上宏下修大和尚) at Dinghui Zen Temple in his hometown of Rugao. In May 2018, he received the Three Plaƞorms of Complete Precepts at the Ancient Guangxiao Temple in Taizhou and in the same year, pursued advanced studies within the Department of Philosophy at Nanjing University.
A dedicated scholar, he graduated from the 4-year inaugural Bachelor's program at Ci’en Buddhist Academy in Wuxi in July 2021 and thereafter took residence at the Ancient Zhenru Temple in Shanghai. Since June 2022 till July 2025, he served various roles, the Guest Prefect (知客) and Director of Dharma Cultural PromoƟon (佛法文化宣傳總監) at Dongyueshan Zen Temple in Quzhou and Director of the Tianzhongshan Academy (天中山书院主任) and Guest Prefect (知客) of Fuyan Zen Temple, while concurrently serving as Vice Director of the Dongyue Academy. In August 2025, he joined join Leong Hwa Monastery, as Director of Dharma Education and culture where he continues to immerse himself in the study of the Tripitaka, balancing traditional monastic discipline with modern academic training.
Venerable Shi Miao Hua
Resident Practitioner at Lin San Temple 灵山寺
Visiting monk & Office Director at Leong Hwa Monastery
In April 2005, Venerable Shi Miao Hua received the monastic tonsure under the Venerable Guanche 上贯下澈大和尚 at Baoshan Zen Temple in Suzhou. In October 2007, he was fully ordained, receiving his Three Plaƞorms of Complete Precepts. at Longchang Monastery, Mount Baohua in Nanjing.
Following his ordination, he remained in residence at Baoshan Zen Temple until August 2010, after which he took up residence at Xiangshan Zen Temple, where he practiced diligently for fifteen years. In September 2025, he joined Lin San Temple as a resident practitioner and concurrently a visiting monk at Leong Hwa Monastery.
Venerable Shi Long Yu
Resident Practitioner
Venerable Shi Long Yu formally entered monastic life in September 1996 Venerable Xin Zhan(上心下湛法师) at Chong’en Zen Temple in Yixing, JiangsuIn September 2001, he received his Three Plaƞorms of Complete Precepts at Longchang Monastery, Mount Baohua in Nanjing.
Following his ordination, he held several key administrative roles, including serving as Monastic Supervisor (僧值 Sēngzhí) at Yuantong Temple in Yixing in 2002, and as Assistant Superintendent (副寺Fùsì) at Prajna Monastery in Hong Kong in 2003. In February 2009, he was appointed as Superintendent 監院 Jiānyuàn (t) at Wuhuang Zen Temple in Changzhou. In September 2023, he joined Leong Hwa Monastery.
Our Management Committee Members
President:
CHIA TI YU
Finance Director, Chief Risk Officer, SMRT Corp Ltd
Vice President:
YONG HON GUI, FREDDIE
Senior Customer Service Manager, 3M Singapore Pte Ltd
Secretary:
LEE YIN HAO NICO
Lawyer, Emerald Law
Treasurer:
CHONG JIAJUN, TIMOTHY
Tax Senior, KPMG
Committee Members:
NG LAI HOONG
Managing Director, H & D Construction Engineering Pte Ltd
FONG WAI SUN
Retired Banker
ANG BOON SHIN
System Engineer, Micron Semiconductor Asia Operation Pte Ltd
LEE PING TIAN
Finance Team Lead Bank of Singapore Limited