Nirvana Road (尼哇纳路)

Nirvana Road, George Town, Penang (25 November 2010)


Nirvana Road (Traditional/Simplified Chinese: 尼哇纳路), also known today as Jalan Nirvana, is a road in George Town, Penang. It is the main road through the Taman Nirvana housing estate where most of the road names were Buddhist-inspired. I believe this is due to its relation to the Penang Buddhist Association nearby. In all likelihood, the land in the area was developed by the same people who were influential leaders of the association. The name nirvana, in the Buddhist context, refers to the stillness of mind after the fires of desire has been completely extinguished.

Nirvana Road connects Anson Road to Lim Eow Thoon Road. It also branches off to a number of side roads including Dharma Road, Deva Pada Road, Bodhi Avenue and Kim Bian Aik Road. At the northern end of Nirvana Road is Taman Lalulintas, a small park for people to learn traffic skills.

Jalan Nirvana road sign (25 November 2010)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is on Anson Road. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 10.

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