Wat Buppharam

Wat Buppharam is a Buddhist temple complex in George Town featuring a prayer hall connected to a chedi shrine. The grounds include an ubosot sanctuary flanked by naga statues and a square-based mondop structure designed to resemble a rice pagoda.

Phothan Srikheaw established the temple in 1942 during World War II, marking the beginning of a strong Buddhist presence in George Town. Since its founding, it has grown to become an important gathering place for the local Buddhist community.

The temple brings together practices from Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism into one space. You will see statues of Kuan Yin, Ganesha, and Buddhist deities displayed throughout, showing how different spiritual traditions live together here.

The temple is located in the northern section of Jalan Perak and can be reached by local bus services. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to remove them before entering certain areas of the complex.

The temple houses a century-old Lifting Buddha statue that visitors attempt to raise while focusing on their personal hopes. The ease or difficulty in lifting the statue is believed to indicate whether their wishes will come to pass.

Location: George Town

Inception: 1942

GPS coordinates: 5.42570,100.31640

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58