Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre
梵行寺禅林

Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre is founded by **Bhante Dhammapala Mahathero.
梵行寺禅林是由法护尊者所创办。

The objectives of Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre are:
(1) To adhere to the Buddha’s teachings based on the Teaching of Elders (Theravāda);
(2) To establish and maintain Sangha Community for the promotion and continuation of the Buddha-sasana; and
(3) To provide a practice and learning platform for monastic and laity.
其宗旨是
（1）秉承上座部传承的佛陀教导,
（2）护持僧团，续佛慧命；和
（3）做诸弘法利生之事业。

Nestled in a serene and tranquil atmosphere, the headquarter of Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre is located in Melaka and measuring in area approximately 8.4 miles in total.
梵行寺禅林总院位于马六甲，面积共8.4亩，四周环境清幽，和风习习。

Brahmavihara has branches, e.g.: Persatuan Penganut Buddha Bodhivana in Sungai Pelek Selangor, and The Centre of Mindfulness in Hong Kong.
此外，梵行寺禅林在其他地方设有分院，即：雪兰莪雪邦双溪比力菩提林和香港正念禅修中心。

Brahmavihara also collaborates with other Buddhist society, e.g. Melaka Cheng Amata Dhamma Centre, whereby Cheng Amata Dhamma Centre will assist to organise and coordinate various Buddhist activities to promote Buddhism.
梵行寺僧伽基金会也和佛教居士组织合作，如：马六甲晋巷甘露苑佛法中心，并由他们来办理和统筹佛教活动，共同推动佛教发展。

Persatuan Penganut Buddha Bodhivana is rooted in the Theravāda traditions. The monastery strives to provide a meditation practice platform for monastic and laity.
禅林以上座部佛教教义为基础，为僧团和大众提供修行与学习的空间。

Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre consists of the following Centres:
(1) Sangha Park
(2) Theravāda Academy
(3) International Meditation Retreat Centre
(4) Amata Education Centre
梵行寺禅林建设以下中心：
（1）僧伽园
（2）上座部学院
（3）国际禅修中心
（4）甘露苑教育中心

The building philosophy of the monastery is: eco-friendly, green and tranquillity. 禅林的建筑设计理念是：绿色、环保和宁静。

Hence, a beautiful landscape gardening coupled with pavilions, Buddha sculpture and pools are built within the monastery to create a Zen inspired atmosphere that nurtures one’s inner peace.
因此，禅林四周将大量栽花种树，配合园艺设计，加上亭子、佛像雕塑和水池的运用，营造出禅味的空间和氛围，让来学习者内心升起平静安宁的感觉。

Each Centre plays a pivotal role to achieve the objectives of the monastery and functioning to cater for the needs of monastic and laity.
每个中心皆扮演着重要角色以达成禅林宗旨的同时，也能满足出家众和在家居士的学佛需求。