Dhammikarama, Burmese Temple - Visitor Attraction - Penang, Malaysia.
N 05° 25.873 E 100° 18.833
47N E 645562 N 600488
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Built in 1803, the oldest Buddhist temple on Penang Island. Also the sole Burmese temple in the State of Penang. Located at the Pulau Tikus suburb in George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia.
Waymark Code: WMW1XW
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 06/28/2017
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Dhammikarama - Burmese Temple - Known locally as the Temple of 1,000 Buddha's. In the Sima Shrine Hall, stands a 27 feet tall Buddha Rupa.
The Temple is one of the contributing structures in the UNESCO World Heritage, Core Zone of George Town, Penang Island.
"Being one of the earliest Buddhist Temples and the only Burmese Temple in Malaysia The temple features the historical pagoda, the temple's well and Sima hall, the temple was designated in 1988 as one of the state's historical sites to be preserved as a tourist attraction.
The temple is always managed by a Chief Monk to facilitate and complement the practice of Buddhism, the temple has a main shrine hall, a sima hall, a dining hall, monk's quarters, preceptee's lodge, Sunday school, a library and a lecture hall. The first Chief Monk of the temple was Venerable U. Nandamala
The Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple has been identified as one of the fifteen historical sites to be launched under the visit Penang year 1988 in the state of Penang.The temple grounds which is renowned for its green and serene environment, had participated and was awarded the 1st prize in the state landscaping and beautification programme held in 1997 and 2001." Text Source: (
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