about us
"We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."
- Buddha
We are a 130-year-old Buddhist Sanctuary
The Buddhist Maha Vihara, originally and affectionately known as Brickfields Buddhist Temple was founded in 1894 by the Śāsana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society (SAWS), the oldest registered Buddhist Society in the Klang Valley.
For over a century, the temple has served as a refuge for the practice of Buddha-Dhamma in the Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist tradition.
Our Mission
To be a conducive environment to:
Promote scholarship and study of the Buddha Dhamma
Propagate the Buddha Dhamma
Be the focus of Buddhist activities for the larger community
Foster Thervada Buddhist cultural and traditional practises
our vision
To be a leading international center for the Learning,
Practise and Dissemination of the Buddha Dhamma
Six Strategic Objectives
To be the Buddhist center of choice for:
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our S.A.W.S. members
our MOTTO
Go forth, for the good, happiness and welfare of the many, out of compassion for the world
At Buddhist Maha Vihara, we are dedicated in providing spiritual guidance and support to all. Our vihara serves as a sanctuary for those seeking solace, enlightenment, and community.
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Gate Hours
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Office Hours
Monday – Saturday:
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Public Holidays:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm