College of Singapore Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery opened the Buddhist College of Singapore on 13 September 2006. As the country's Buddhist college, it offers a four-year bachelor's degree in Buddhism. Lessons were held on temple grounds until a new S$35 million five-storey building is completed. The building was supposed to be completed in 2015 but was delayed due to poor weather and manpower issues. The building was completed in 2016 and opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 10 September 2016. In 2014, the Buddhist College of Singapore operated by the monastery announced intentions of accepting female monastics, with the new nunnery campus housed at Poh Ern Shih Temple, taking in 45 students every two years. Events The monastery celebrates Vesak Day annually with a variety of ceremonies such as "Bathing the Buddha", and "Three-Steps-One-Bow". Other major events include the Qingming Festival. See also Buddhism in Singapore List of Buddhist temples References External links 1921 establishments in Singapore Buildings and structures in Bishan, Singapore Buddhist temples in Singapore Chinese-Singaporean culture Columbaria in Singapore Religious organizations established in 1921 Tourist attractions in Central Region, Singapore