The Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre was founded by Venerable Dhammapāla Mahāthera.
Its objectives are:
(1) To uphold the Buddha's teachings in accordance with the Theravāda tradition;
(2) To establish and support a Sangha community for the preservation and propagation of the Buddha-sāsana; and
(3) To provide a platform for practice and learning for both monastics and lay practitioners.
Nestled within a serene and tranquil environment, the Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre is located in Melaka, encompassing a total area of approximately 8.4 acres.

Brahmavihara also collaborates with other Buddhist organizations, such as the Melaka Cheng Amata Dhamma Centre, The Centre of Mindfulness Hong Kong, which assists in organizing and coordinating various Buddhist activities to further promote the Dhamma.

Rooted in the Theravāda tradition, the monastery is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for meditation and spiritual practice for monastics and laypeople alike.
The Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre comprises the following areas:
(1) Saṅgha Park
(2) Nibbāna Park
(3) Theravāda Academy
(4) Male quarters
(5) Female Quarters
(6) Amata Community Centre

The architectural philosophy of the monastery emphasizes eco-friendliness, natural harmony, and tranquility.

To create a meditative atmosphere conducive to inner peace, the monastery grounds feature serene landscape gardening, pavilions, Buddha statues, reproductions of Ajanta cave paintings, and ponds.

梵行寺禅林

梵行寺禅林由法护尊者所创办。
其宗旨为：
（1）秉承上座部传承的佛陀教法；
（2）建立并护持僧团，以续佛慧命、弘扬正法；
（3）为僧俗二众提供修行与学习的平台。

梵行寺禅林坐落于马六甲，环境清幽宁静，占地总面积约9亩。
梵行寺禅林亦与其他佛教团体合作，例如马六甲晋巷甘露苑佛法中心，香港正念禅修中心，由其协助组织与统筹各类佛教活动，共同推动佛法弘扬。

禅林以上座部佛教传统为根基，致力于为僧团与大众提供禅修与实践的修行空间。
梵行寺禅林涵盖以下区域：
（1）僧伽园
  (2)  解脱自在园
（3）上座部学院
（4）男众宿舍
（5）女众宿舍
（6）甘露苑社区中心

禅林的建筑理念注重绿色、环保与宁静。

为营造启发禅思、滋养内心的修行氛围，禅林内规划了清雅的园林景观，并建有亭台、佛像雕塑、仿阿旃陀石窟壁画及池塘等。