Buddhist Maha Vihara
Last updated: October 2026
Buddhist Maha Vihara, in Brickfields, is one of the temples and places of worship in Kuala Lumpur in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | 123 Jalan Berhala, Brickfields |
|---|---|
| Details | Daily 6:30 am – 10 pm Free |
| Good to know | Shoes off |
| Area | Brickfields |
| Typical visit | About 30 min |
| Listed in | KL Temples |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Buddhist Maha Vihara
The Buddhist Maha Vihara was founded in the 1890s by the Sinhalese community and is the main Theravada temple in Kuala Lumpur. The white shrine hall holds a large seated Buddha, and the grounds include a stupa, a bodhi tree and several smaller shrines. It is the starting point for KL's Wesak Day procession, when tens of thousands of devotees gather.
Visitors are welcome in the shrine hall with shoes removed and dress modest. The temple runs meditation classes and Dhamma talks; check the notice board or its website for the current timetable. It is a 10-minute walk from KL Sentral and close to Sri Kandaswamy Kovil.
Buddhist Maha Vihara Location
Nearby
- Little India, Brickfields — Attraction, 0.3 km away
- Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL) — Hospital, 0.5 km away
- Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral — Hotel, 0.5 km away
- Jalan Thambypillai Blind Massage Row — Spa & massage, 0.5 km away
- Thean Hou Temple — Attraction, 0.7 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.