Chinaraj Cave Monastery

A Theravada Buddhist monastery near Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

金纳乐佛寺

About us

Chinaraj Cave Monastery was established more than 30 years ago on the southwest side of Gunung Lanno, near Simpang Pulai, about 10 kilometres south of Ipoh. It was founded by Ven. Phra Suthin Chotadhammo, who passed away in November 2011. The current abbot is Ven. Bhante Thitavijjo, a Malaysian Chinese monk ordained for over 20 years, well versed in the Suttas and the monastic discipline (Vinaya).

The monastery is a quiet place of practice for monastics and a welcoming place for lay people who wish to learn about the Buddha's teachings.

Daily practice

Chanting and group meditation are held every evening at 6:00 PM, except Mondays. Everyone is welcome to join.

Visit us

Chinaraj Cave Monastery (Tokong Siam), Lot 20649A, Jalan Besar, Kampung Kepayang, 31300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Near Gunung Lanno and Simpang Pulai.

Opening hours: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sunday and Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Mondays.

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Please dress modestly (covered shoulders and knees) and speak quietly inside the monastery grounds.

Contact

Email: chinaraj.ipoh@gmail.com

Photos

1. Aerial view of the monastery

2. The entrance to the main building

3. The monastic residences at the inner pond, beside the cave cliff entrance

4. The inner pond

5. The Sima Hall construction

6. Buddha image in the cave hall

7. Morning chanting

8. Evening chanting

9. Morning alms round

10. Meal offering to the monastics