The Buddhist Library (BL) and the registered society that runs it, the Buddhist Research Society (BRS), is funded entirely by donations from our Members and well-wishers. The BRS is registered as a society under the Societies Act (1970 Ed.Cap. 262) and Charities Act 1982.

The annual budget for our society is about S$1 million. The principal sources of funds include funds raised during the annual Fun-fair, donations made at Pujas and festival occasions, subscriptions from about 1,000 Members, and other donations from well-wishers, supporters and devotees.

In accordance with our mission of ‘Sharing the Dhamma’, the library is open to the general public. Members are permitted to borrow our books. Our collection of books on Buddhism, especially the books in English, is possibly one of the best available in Singapore.

A wide range of Dhamma and diploma courses as well as Sunday Dhamma classes and activities for children are conducted to make available the teachings of the Buddha. In 2007, a Masters of Arts in Pali and Buddhist Studies was offered in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

The library and its Dhamma activities are therefore dependent on the generous donations of devotees and well-wishers, as well as volunteers, who offer their time and effort.

How To Donate?

We thank you in advance for your generous support. Donations can be made by

By Cheque

Cheque donations can be made out to the ‘Buddhist Research Society’ for building fund or working fund. Please write at the back of the cheque your

  • name
  • contact number
  • mailing address &
  • NRIC number

And mail it to:
The Buddhist Library
Nos. 2 & 4, Lorong 24A Geylang Road
Singapore 398526

By Cash

You may make cash donations to us during our opening hours

The Buddhist Library
Nos. 2 & 4, Lorong 24A Geylang Road
Singapore 398526
Telephone: (+65) 6746-8435

Opening Hours
Tues to Sat: 12:00 noon – 9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Closed on Mondays
Open on Public Holidays

By Giro

You may wish to make monthly donation to the Buddhist Research Society Building Fund through Monthly Giro payment. Please download the GIRO form and mail it back to us at:

The Buddhist Library
Nos. 2 & 4, Lorong 24A Geylang Road
Singapore 398526

By Internet Bank Transfer

For donation to the Buddhist Research Society Working Fund through Internet Bank Transfer. You can transfer to DBS bank current account “0010193783” or Paynow to “S81SS0026HBRS“.

For donation to the Buddhist Research Society Building Fund through Internet Bank Transfer. You can transfer to DBS bank current account “0010369180” or Paynow to “S81SS0026HDBS“.

Please indicate your name and reason for donation (e.g. Dana, Saturday Dhamma Class, Discovering Buddhism, etc). Please drop us an email and proof of transfer so that we can issue a receipt and email back to you.