Temple of Supreme Bliss

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The Temple of Supreme Bliss is a renowned Buddhist temple complex in Penang, Malaysia, famous for its grand architecture, hilltop setting, and significant religious and cultural importance.

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Temple of Supreme Bliss canonical 1

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instanceOf Buddhist temple complex
religious building
tourist attraction
access incline lift
road access from Air Itam
affiliation Chinese Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism NERFINISHED
Theravada Buddhism NERFINISHED
alsoKnownAs Kek Lok Si Monastery NERFINISHED
Kek Lok Si Temple NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Burmese
Chinese
Thai
constructionStartDate 1890
country Malaysia
culturalSignificance important pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Southeast Asia
major cultural landmark of Penang
dedicatedTo Buddha NERFINISHED
Guanyin NERFINISHED
feature elaborate lantern and light displays during festivals
souvenir and religious item stalls
founder Beow Lean NERFINISHED
founderOccupation Buddhist monk
hasChineseName Kek Lok Si NERFINISHED
hasPart Ban Po Thar Pagoda NERFINISHED
Goddess of Mercy statue
Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas NERFINISHED
main prayer hall
monastic buildings
tortoise pond
heritageStatus prominent religious heritage site in Malaysia
locatedIn Air Itam NERFINISHED
Penang NERFINISHED
locatedOn Penang Island NERFINISHED
notableFeature gardens
hilltop setting
large temple complex
pagodas
prayer halls
series of terraces
opened early 20th century
overlooks George Town NERFINISHED
surrounding areas of Penang Island
religion Buddhism
tourismImportance one of the most visited attractions in Penang
popular destination during Chinese New Year
translationOfName Temple of Supreme Bliss NERFINISHED

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Kek Lok Si Temple meaningOfName Temple of Supreme Bliss