Eternal Flame


Located at the southern end of the canal, the Eternal Flame was created in 1986 to commemorate the International Year of Peace. It symbolises the undying effort to create peace and harmony in the world.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Ceremonial Bell

0.05 MILES

Located near the southern end of the central canal, this large bell is dedicated to world peace.

2. Gold Buddha Statue

0.07 MILES

This large golden Buddha is the latest addition to the various monuments at the southern end of the central canal, joining the Eternal Flame and the…

3. Lokamani Pula Pagoda

0.16 MILES

Located on the grounds of the Myanmar Golden Temple is this huge gilded stupa in the southern Burmese style, inspired by the Shwedagon Paya in Yangon.

4. Gautami Nun’s Temple

0.2 MILES

This modest building is the only monastery in the compound built solely for female devotees.

5. Manang Samaj Stupa

0.21 MILES

This grand yet tasteful chörten (Tibetan reliquary stupa) was constructed by Buddhists from Manang in northern Nepal, but needs some work. There's a…

6. Myanmar Golden Temple

0.23 MILES

The Myanmar Golden Temple is one of the oldest structures in the compound. There are three prayer halls – the most impressive is topped by a corncob…

7. Sri Lankan Monastery

0.26 MILES

The grand and moated Sri Lankan Monastery contains elaborate and colourful murals depicting the life of Buddha.

8. Drubgyud Chöling Gompa

0.29 MILES

This classic Tibetan-style gompa (Buddhist monastery) was built in 2001 by Buddhists from Singapore and Nepal. The mural work inside is quite refined…