Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
This temple is located at Burma Lane off Burmah Road.When you enter the temple,you will be greeted with various paintings.
This temple was founded on August 1st,1803.It was formerly known as Nandy Moloh Burmese Temple.This place of public worship was purchased by Nonya Betong from George Layton for 390 Spanish Dollars and donated to the Temple.Being one of the earliest and the only burmese buddhist temple in Malaysia and featuring the historical pagoda,the temple well,and Sima Hall.The temple was designated in 1988 as one of Penang’s herritage sites to be preserved as a tourist attraction.
This temple is presently managed by the Seventh Chief Monk.To facilitate and complement the practice of Buddhism,this temple has a main shirne hall,sima hall,a dining hall,monks quaters preceptee’s lodge,sunday school classrooms,a library and a lecture hall.Renowned for its free and serene environment,this temple was awarded the 1st price in the Penang State’s Landscaping and Beautification Programme in 2001.
Throught the year,this temple holds the following celebrations and activities.
- Water Festival
- Wesak Day Celebration
- Observance of Buddhist Lent
- Festival of Lights (Soon Dawgi)
- Offering of Robes and Requisites (Katnina)
- Ordination of monks,nuns and novices
- Arahant Upagutta Festival
- Dhamma Discourses
- Pali Chanting Class
- Meditation Class
- Sunday School Classes
- Observing of Eight Precepts
- Offering of Food
- Candle Lighting