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Penang Isle: Wat Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Thai Temple

Posted by WiLL CWK on May 29, 2018
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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.

Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple Front

Posted by WiLL CWK on June 14, 2015
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Reclining Buddha Temple
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.

Penang CNY: The Pagoda of Lights

Posted by WiLL CWK on March 7, 2015
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Pagoda

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

Pagoda

Kek Lok Si : Heavenly Structure

Posted by WiLL CWK on June 9, 2014
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A Golden Burmese Shrine

Posted by WiLL CWK on June 4, 2014
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Burmese Shrine
A shrine made of gold at the famous Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

Penang Isle: The Golden Pagoda

Posted by WiLL CWK on June 4, 2014
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The Golden Pagoda

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.

The Golden Mount

Posted by WiLL CWK on April 24, 2014
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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).