Kuala Lumpur's oldest Buddhist society and temple. This guide is compiled from the temple's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
The Buddhist Maha Vihara, affectionately the Brickfields Buddhist Temple, is a non-profit organisation preserving over 130 years of Sri Lankan Theravada tradition. It was founded in 1895 by the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society, says it is the oldest registered Buddhist society in the Klang Valley, and is the focal point of the city's annual Wesak festival.
What it offers
- Dhamma teachings and religious services.
- A focal point for Wesak in Kuala Lumpur.
- A community of the Sri Lankan Theravada tradition.
Before you go
- Read what is Vesak? and temple etiquette.
- See Malaysia directory.
- Check details on the temple's own site.
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