Pu Xian Temple (Samantabhadra Vihara)

Pu Xian Temple, Jelutong (23 March 2013)


Pu Xian Temple (GPS: 5.38601, 100.31561) is a Buddhist temple in Jelutong, Penang. Also called Samantabhadra Vihara, it is located deep inside on Jalan Bukit Dumbar. The temple traces its beginnings to 1978, when two young boys, Tan Kooi Beng and Yeoh Chin Beng, decided to form a society to pay homage to the Buddha and the propagation of Buddhism.

Pu Xian Temple began as a humble structure built by the two boys. Over the years, their activities received the support of other Buddhists and well-wishers, resulting in the expansion of the premises as well as an increase in Buddhism-related activities.

Pu Xian Temple flanks both sides of Jalan Bukit Dumbar. On the left side is the Pu Xian Education Centre. Next to it is a shrine to a seated Buddha image. On the right side of the road is another shrine with a standing Buddha image alongside an emerald Buddha image.

Contact

Pu Xian Buddhist Association
392 Jalan Bukit Dumbar
11600 Jelutong, Penang
Phone: +60 4 657 7749
Website: www.puxian.org.my

Getting there

From the bus stop along Jalan Jelutong (served by Rapid Penang bus 301, 302, 303 and 401), walk down Jalan Dumbar to reach the temple. The walk takes about 5-10 minutes.

Samantabhadra Vihara (23 March 2013)

Pu Xian Temple is on the map of Jalan Bukit Dumbar

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