Wat Nai วัดปิ่นบังอรใน Thai Buddhist Temple

Tiratana Sima, the Triple Gems Hall (4 November 2008)


Wat Nai (GPS: 5.39575, 100.30352) วัดปิ่นบังอรใน is a Thai Buddhist temple located at 355 Green Lane (Jalan Masjid Negeri) in Penang. It is located on the same piece of land as Wat Pinbang Onn next to it. According to information given to me, the land was given by Queen Victoria to the Thais. Wat Nai is probably best known for the Malaysian Buddhist Meditation Centre located within its grounds.

Within the grounds of Wat Nai are a couple of huge bodhi trees. One of them has a pavilion below it called Jayamangala Mahabodhi. It was opened by the venerable Sayadaw U Pandita on Wesak Day, 7 May 2001, corresponding to Buddhist year 2545. The other bodhi tree, called Vijayuttra Mahabodhi, is located at the entrance way of Wat Nai, and has a small shrine to it.

Wat Nai (4 November 2008)


One of the principal buildings of Wat Nai is the Tiratana Sima, or Sam Poh Tian / Triple Gems Hall. It was built in the style of Chinese temples, with dragon and curved roof ridges. The Tiratana Sima underwent restoration in 1985 through funds collected by Kathina devotees. The restored hall was opened by the venerable Phra Khru Sorabhanpisuddhgana of Wat Mahathat, Bangkok, on 18 October 1986.

Another view of the Triple Gems Hall (4 November 2008)


Side view of the Triple Gems Hall (4 November 2008)


Chedi of Wat Nai (4 November 2008)



Jayamangala Mahabodhi (4 November 2008)



Jayamangala Mahabodhi (4 November 2008)


Vijayuttra Mahabodhi (4 November 2008)


Shrine with One-Week Buddha, Wat Nai (4 November 2008)


Images of One-Week Buddhas, Wat Nai (4 November 2008)


Shrine of Brahma in Wat Nai (4 November 2008)


Statue of Brahma in Wat Nai (4 November 2008)


Buddha images with offerings at Wat Nai (4 November 2008)

Getting there

If you are coming from George Town and using public transport, Rapid Penang buses U206 and 304 pass through Green Lane.

List of Buddhist wats in Penang