Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

Kuala Lumpur


A large white stone statue of Buddha sits serenely cross-legged in the main prayer hall of this temple which celebrated its centenary in 2017. Meditation classes are held here at 3pm to 5pm and 8pm to 10pm on Sundays and there is also yoga on Thursdays from 8pm to 9.30pm.


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