Wat Buppharam, Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, Malaysia.
The temple complex includes a prayer hall connected to a chedi, with an ubosot flanked by nagas and a square-based mondop rice pagoda.
Phothan Srikheaw established Wat Buppharam during World War II in 1942, marking the beginning of a significant Buddhist presence in George Town.
The temple incorporates elements from Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism, displaying statues of Kuan Yin, Ganesha, and Buddhist deities.
Visitors can reach the temple via Rapid Penang Bus numbers 101, U104, and 304, located at the northern section of Jalan Perak.
The temple houses a century-old Lifting Buddha statue that devotees attempt to raise while focusing on their desires to determine future outcomes.
Location: George Town
Inception: 1942
GPS coordinates: 5.42570,100.31640
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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