Tag: buddhist

Architecture, George Town, Places to Visit

Penang Isle: Wat Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Thai Temple

May 29, 2018

Wat Chayamangkalaram (also known as the Sleeping Buddha or Reclining Buddha Temple) is a Thai temple located at the Burma Road area of Pulau Tikus, Penang. It was found to have been built in 1845 on a piece of land granted to the Siamese community in George Town by Queen Victoria, and also houses one of the world’s longest reclining Buddha statues. The temple is one of the main highlights of Penang tourism places, attracting both locals and foreigners.

Today also marks the birth of the Buddha, the Vesak Day.

Architecture, George Town, Places to Visit

Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple Front

June 14, 2015

The Thai Buddhist temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram, also known as the Sleeping Buddha Temple, which is located at Burma Lane. The temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha statue housed within its walls.

Architecture, Chinese Influenced Buildings, Places to Visit

Penang CNY: The Pagoda of Lights

March 7, 2015

The pagoda at the Kek Lok Si temple complex lit up with lanterns during the Chinese New Year nights.

Architecture, Chinese Influenced Buildings

Kek Lok Si : Heavenly Structure

June 9, 2014

Architecture

A Golden Burmese Shrine

June 4, 2014

A shrine made of gold at the famous Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

Architecture, Places to Visit

Penang Isle: The Golden Pagoda

June 4, 2014

The Golden Pagoda is a four storeys bell tower built at the compound of the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. Completed in 2011, this additional building was built in the Burmese architecture style. Within the four floors of the bell tower, one may find exhibition of various Buddhist sculptures, murals and artifacts. The Golden Pagoda is open to the public with free entrance. There is also a donation box inside the building should one wishes to do so.

Architecture, George Town

The Golden Mount

April 24, 2014

Penang is also home to a few famous Thai Buddhist temples in the country such as this golden Siamese structure, which is part of the Wat Chayamangkalaram temple (Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram).