Dhamma Malaya
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Dhamma Malaya (Malaya means sandalwood in Sanskrit) is near the foothills of a mountain range 35km inland from Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang, on the east coast of Malaysia. Directions to Dhamma Malaya Vipassana Centre The centre comprises 20 acres on a small breezy hill, surrounded by the palm and fruit trees of Gambang Plantation. |
| Several ponds and a large stream attract birds to the area around the centre. |
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The centre was constructed in 2006-2007. It can be viewed from the East-West tollway, and is located opposite the University Malaysia Pahang. |
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The centre has a simple symmetrical layout with Asian style pyramid roofs on the main buildings. |
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The reception area near the car-park provides an under cover drop-off point. The administration and kitchen areas are nearby. |
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The dining hall has shady verandas and is joined by a covered walk to the reception area. It serves healthy vegetarian food. |
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It is also used as an assembly point at the start and end of courses. |
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Accommodation for students is in simple but private rooms with attached bathrooms. Inside the single rooms, a comfortable mattress, fan and mosquito net is provided. |
| The 72 rooms for students are built in blocks of eight rooms. Hot water stations are available for those who require it. |
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A special hall is used for meetings and smaller group meditation. |
| Inside the hall modern audio/video equipment is provided for English Discourses. |
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A central garden path under the shade or durian trees leads up to the male and female teachers' residences and interview room. |
| The student paths lead past the teachers area up to the main meditation hall. It has wide 3 metre verandas, and is linked by covered walkways to rest areas for breaks. |
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| The hall is built to seat 150 people. To ensure a cool and pleasing environment, there are marble floors, louvre windows, and a vaulted ceiling for maximum ventilation. |
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(Opposite University Malaysia Pahang) Gambang Plantation, Lebuhraya MEC, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
City Office/Postal Address: No. 30A, Jalan SM12, Taman Sri Manja,
Off Jalan Klang Lama, Batu 6 1/2,
46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: [60] (017) 3414776 (English), [60] (012) 3390089 (Mandarin), [60] (019) 2378513 (Tamil) Fax: [60] (03) 77851218 
E-mail: info@malaya.dhamma.orgWeb: www.malaya.dhamma.org
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