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 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist temple complex
religious building
tourist attraction
access incline lift
road access from Air Itam
affiliation Chinese Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism
linked to: Mahayana

Theravada Buddhism
linked to: Theravada
alsoKnownAs Kek Lok Si Monastery
linked to: Kek Lok Si Temple

Kek Lok Si Temple
architecturalStyle Burmese
Chinese
Thai
constructionStartDate 1890
country Malaysia
culturalSignificance important pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Southeast Asia
major cultural landmark of Penang
dedicatedTo Buddha
Guanyin
feature elaborate lantern and light displays during festivals
souvenir and religious item stalls
founder Beow Lean
founderOccupation Buddhist monk
hasChineseName Kek Lok Si
linked to: Kek Lok Si Temple
hasPart Ban Po Thar Pagoda
Goddess of Mercy statue
Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas
main prayer hall
monastic buildings
tortoise pond
heritageStatus prominent religious heritage site in Malaysia
locatedIn Air Itam
Penang
linked to: Penang state
locatedOn Penang Island
notableFeature gardens
hilltop setting
large temple complex
pagodas
prayer halls
series of terraces
opened early 20th century
overlooks George Town
linked to: George Town, Penang

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

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Kek Lok Si Temple meaningOfName Temple of Supreme Bliss
Temple of Supreme Bliss translationOfName Temple of Supreme Bliss