Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (GPS: 5.356094, 100.495054) is a Buddhist retreat managed by the Nandaka Vihara Meditation Society. It is located deep in a forested area, next to the Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest, in Cherok Tokun, Bukit Mertajam. The monastery provides a quiet retreat for devotees to attend meditation classes and dhamma talks. The sprawling grounds has various sights scattered here and there.
Pavilion at Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
My wife and I at the entrance to the Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
One of the pavilions at Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
A platform above the pond at Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
Heliconias at Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
A wooden gate at Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
Barcoded bamboo, Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
Bee on an ornamental banana flower, Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
Bamboo grove at Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery (17 July 2015)
From Bukit Mertajam town, go along Jalan Kulim (the main road leading to Kulim, Kedah). After the road passes the St Anne Church, go another 1120 meters to arrive at the junction to Jalan Kolam on your left. Turn left at the junction after Kedai Runcit Tugu Harapan (see street view below).
The junction to Jalan Kolam is on the left.
Jalan Kolam has Malay kampung houses on both sides. Go along the road until you leave the kampung behind and see a palm oil plantation surrounding you. Almost as soon as you see the palm trees, look for the junction on your right. Take this side road to reach Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery. Near the junction is a Chinese temple. Pass this temple and go for another half a kilometer to reach Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery, which is on your right. The road is bumpy but you won't miss the entrance when you arrive.
The junction to the monastery is on the right. Note the signage on the left.
Location of Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery on map
Direction map to the Nandaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery. Directional route begins in front of the St Anne Sanctuary (A). Distance to junction of Jalan Kolam (B) is about 1120 meters.
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