[2] This persistently making it being mistakenly referred to many people as a Dejiao establishment despite it is a Buddhist temple of Mahāyāna branch.

[2] Kek Look Seah literally means "Sukhāvatī Society" in the Hokkien (Minnan) language.

The temple was established in 1960 by a group of like minded Buddhists guided by planchette divination from the Buddhas, in a small terrace house with treatment service of traditional Chinese medicine to those who are in need especially to poor people.

During Buddha's birthday (Wesak), the centre with the local supports who stay in the community will organise a great vegetarian feast in front of the altar for prayers before eaten by the attendees.

The foods served are all in vegetarian as Buddhist teachings always encourage people to consume more vegetables.