Kek Lok Si, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia sits majestically on a hillside in the Air Itam district. The pagoda is thirty metres high and incorporates a mixture of Thai, Myanmar and Chinese architecture.
The temple, built in 1890, took 20 years to complete. Reputed to be the largest and most beautiful Buddhist temple complex in South-east Asia, it features gardens, a giant turtle pool, shrines and beautiful sculptures. The seven-tier pagoda could help bring others to salvation.
Buddhas of all shapes and sizes are respectfully adorned and positioned in various stages of existence as well as poignant moments in his life as reflected in his teachings.
The Buddha seated on a throne surrounded by his disciples, carved in wax, burning the bright flames of humility.
The Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas comes alive in a brilliant shower of red and gold.