Nibbinda Forest Monastery Explained

Nibbinda Forest Monastery
Native Name:Malay: Biara Hutan Nibbinda
Chinese: 丛林道场
Map Type:Malaysia Penang George Town city centre
Location:Balik Pulau
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Municipality:George Town
State:Penang
Country:Malaysia
Status:Monastery
Functional Status:Active
Website:http://nibbinda.org
Consecration Year:2009

Nibbinda Forest Monastery (Chinese: s=丛林道场|t=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.

History

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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