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    Objectives

    1. To support and provide all necessary assistance and protection to the resident monks and nuns.
    2. To foster the teaching, practice and understanding of the Buddha Dhamma (the teachings of the Buddha), emphasizing on Theravada tradition amongst its members.
    3. To provide a place for lay men and lay women to practise Dhamma.
    4. To provide a place and facilities for Buddhism-related activities and retreats.
    5. To participate in social, education and welfare activities for the benefit of mankind.

    The Venerable Bhante Katapunnya

    Year Countries  Activities
    1978 Kedah, Malaysia  Ordination in Thai Buddhist Temple
    1978-79 Thailand  Learning and practicing dhamma
    1980-90 Sri Lanka Learning and practicing dhamma, reordained as a monk
    1990-92 Kedah, Malaysia  Lunas Buddhist Hermitage practicing dhamma
    1992-93 India & Bangladesh Pilgrimage to India & social visit at Bangladesh
    1993-96 Kedah, Malaysia  Lunas Buddhist Hermitage practicing meditation
    1996-Todate Penang, Malaysia  Vivekavana Solitude Grove