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Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama), Penang
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Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama): Part of Little Burma
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  • Updated By longsanborn on January 13, 2007
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    The ornate gilded roof of this 200 year old temple beckons as one walks down Burma Lane; past hawker staffs selling food and souvenir stalls selling tacky knick-knacks. A pair of stone elephants at the entrance serve as silent reminders of the sanctity within.

    Mythical figures and religious icons dot the spacious and well-kept compound inside - among them, bell-bearing acolytes, myriad buddhas, chimeras and flying beings. Two huge and imposing-looking chi lings (a fabulous being that is a hybrid of a dragon, horse and a lion) flank the entrance to the main prayer hall. Chi lings are traditionally used in feng shui to deflect evil.

    Next to an unused 200 year-old well is a huge man-made water catchment filled with carps. Buddha statues in different meditative poses nestle in grottos marked with the names of individual donors. A pair of winged chimeras called Panca Rupa look resplendent in the roles as "Guardian Protectors of the World."

    There is a nice huge mural depicting the Great Renunciation of Prince Siddharta (see picture). The future Buddha is 'captured' riding his steed Kanthaka in mid-air with his faithful servant Channa seemingly hanging on for dear life. Evil beings on one side try to discourage him from his noble quest while the good ones on the other side welcome him with open arms. It's all done very tastefully.

  • Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

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    Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama): Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
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  • Updated By Audrey118 on July 17, 2003
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  • Dhammikarama Bumese Buddhist Temple - Penang
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    This area of Pulau Tikus (Rat Isle) was once in a Burmese village with lots of fisherman dwelling. But the only remains of their dwellings in Penang is this temple which apparently was founded during the early 1800s.

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    Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama): Burmese temple
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  • Updated By michaelayne on May 15, 2005
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    next to the reclining buddha is another burmese temple where there are quite a lot of things to see. Particularly the wishing bells which is ideal for kids.

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  • Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

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    Just across the street from the thai temple is the Burmese temple. Less gaudily painted I liked this temple a lot.

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  • Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

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  • By Audrey118 on July 16, 2003
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  • By nikita2006 on October 27, 2006
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  • Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

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  • Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

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  • By cs_zee on October 8, 2007
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    The sprawling grounds host intricate depictions of the life of Lord Buddha.

  • Directions: Visiting hour early moring till - 5:00pm

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    Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama): Serene is the word
  • By kissgurami on April 15, 2004
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  • Extremely beautiful carvings. They have the different hand postures of buddism in various countries. Very nice.

    During chinese new year, they have the burmaese monks to bless you n tie a yellow string ard your wrist.

    the place is getting a renovation slowly based on donations. there's this bespectacled chinese lady. Have seen her twice, last yr she was helping to collect for the tile n this year is a piece of gold paper i tink for sticking it on the statue. usual donation is RM10. nice to know that my family names on the rooftop now :p

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  • Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

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