While most visitors head to Wat Chayamangkalaram to pay respects to the reclining Buddha, located near George Town’s historic downtown, fewer visitors head opposite to the temple hiding in plain sight. The Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist temple is one of the few Burmese temples outside of Myanmar, and is the biggest of its kind in Malaysia. It is a peaceful oasis for those seeking to worship, or to learn more about the Burmese Buddhist tradition. Dhammikarama consists of a sprawling complex of temples, consisting of dorms for visiting monks, temples, and…
