Light Transference Ceremony 传灯

According to the Singapore Buddhist HandBook, devotees hold a lighted candle after sunset, as they pace around the perimeter of a temple or a holy object in walking meditation in this ceremony. Mantras or Buddha's name are chanted while doing so. The ceremony represents the passing of the light of wisdom (sharing of truth) to every direction of the world to dispel the darkness of ignorance. On a personal level, it has the significance of lighting one's inner lamp of wisdom...

Light Tranference Ceremony at Singapore Buddhist Lodge

Devotees offering lights to the Buddha at end of ceremony

Reflection of Standing Amitabha Buddha with interior of Main Shrine

It is a wonderful evening with good weather for the ceremony. Also unique chance to have above 2 pictures taken of the Buddha with the 2 banners reflecting His name: "Amitabha Buddha" and reflection of "Compassion Light radiates" :-)