Nibbinda Forest Monastery

Nibbinda Forest Monastery (simplified Chinese: 丛林道场; traditional Chinese: 叢林道場) is a Theravada Buddhist forest monastery within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. The monastery is located atop a hill at Balik Pulau, surrounded by mountains and facing the sea.

Nibbinda Forest Monastery
Malay: Biara Hutan Nibbinda
Chinese: 丛林道场
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMonastery
Year consecrated2009
StatusActive
Location
LocationBalik Pulau
MunicipalityGeorge Town
StatePenang
CountryMalaysia
Nibbinda Forest Monastery is located in Central George Town, Penang
Nibbinda Forest Monastery
Location within George Town
Geographic coordinates5°21′25″N 100°14′51″E / 5.356956°N 100.247562°E / 5.356956; 100.247562
Website
http://nibbinda.org

History

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In the early of 2009, Nibbinda Forest Monastery was officially offered to and named by the Most Venerable Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw. Nibbinda means “disgust with worldly life”. By leaving the hustle and bustle of the worldly life, monks will be able to learn and practise the Buddha’s teachings in a comfortable environment.

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