Our Mission Statement
Leong Hwa Monastery aims to expound the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha and to cultivate compassion, loving kindness and wisdom for the benefit of all humanity.

Our Objectives

• To propagate the religion of Buddhism through, inter alia Buddhist teachings and Dharma talks, religious ceremonies and festivities, and othet social, recreational and cultural activities.

• To develop monastery and other centres for the purpose of progating the religion of Buddhism.

• To care for the community regardless of race and religion with compassion and concern through its community service arm, Viriya Community Services. www.viriya.org.sg

Our 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.

Our Special Advisor
Venerable Sek Meow Ee

Venerable Sek Meow Ee serves as the Special Advisor of Leong Hwa Monastery. Since assuming leadership in 1989, he has been the visionary architect behind the monastery’s modernization, transforming it from a modest, dilapidated sanctuary into a dynamic centre for Dharma propagation and social service.

A Life of Purpose: The "No Regrets" Path
Venerable Meow Ee’s journey into the Sangha began with a childhood aspiration to lead a noble life. Choosing renunciation over a potentially lucrative secular career, he views material wealth as a "passing cloud," prioritising spiritual fulfilment and the pursuit of absolute truth. His personal philosophy—leaving the world "with a smile rather than regrets"—underpins his approach to monastic life, where he utilises the Dharma as a source of optimism and wisdom to navigate life’s challenges.

Visionary Leadership & Institutional Growth
Upon his arrival at Leong Hwa in 1989, the monastery housed only two elderly residents and faced significant financial uncertainty. Rejecting a passive reliance on public donations, Venerable Meow Ee implemented a model of self-sufficiency. Under his stewardship:

• Architectural Transformation: He oversaw the 2003 reconstruction of the monastery, opting for a functional, "new age" design that is both cost-effective to maintain and ideally suited for contemporary religious activities.
• Social & Charitable Impact: He spearheaded numerous community initiatives, notably the establishment of the LHCST-NKF Dialysis Centre. In 2001, he consolidated these efforts by founding Viriya Community Services, a prominent social service agency dedicated to social welfare.

Modern Management & Youth Engagement
Recognising the shifting global landscape, Venerable Meow Ee pioneered the integration of modern management techniques with Buddhist principles. He believes that religious organisations must remain relevant to survive and thrive. A champion for the younger generation, he has restructured the monastery’s activities to attract elite youth, providing them with leadership opportunities and platforms to display their talents. By moving beyond traditional rituals to include active community contribution, he has established Leong Hwa as a hub where the Dharma is practiced as a practical, forward-thinking way of life.

Our 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 Platform) 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 Prac􀆟ce (维那 Wéinà) at Qingliang Temple
• September 2008 — Appointed as Monas􀆟c 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

Director of Dharma Affairs
Venerable Shi Xing Tang

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.

Director of Dharma Education and Culture
Venerable Shi Wei Ding

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 Platforms 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 Promotion (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.

Resident Practioner
Venerable Shi Long Yu

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 Platforms 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.

Resident Practitioner at Lin San Temple 灵山寺
Visiting monk at Leong Hwa Monastery
Venerable Shi Miao Hua

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 Platforms 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 practioner and concurrently a visiting monk at 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

Year Review

• Annual report 2025
• Annual report 2024
• Annual report 2023
• Annual report 2022
• Annual report 2021
• Governance Evaluation Checklist 2025
• Governance Evaluation Checklist 2024
• Governance Evaluation Checklist 2023
• Governance Evaluation Checklist 2022
• Governance Evaluation Checklist 2021
• Governance Evaluation Checklist 2020

Our Facilities

The Main Hall

The Amitabha Hall

The Ksitigarbha Hall

Ancestral Tablets

Elegant & Spacious Columbarium Hall