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THE DHAMMA EARTH ECOSYSTEM

Envisioning a world where the Dhamma is practiced, applied, and infused into every aspect of life.

Dhamma Earth began in 2008 as a simple meditation hermitage nestled in the forested region of Kuching, Malaysia. Over the years, it has blossomed into an international ecosystem dedicated to Dhamma learning, service, and community building. Today, our monasteries can be found in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Dhampus (Nepal), and Penang (Malaysia), serving as sanctuaries for practice, wisdom, and compassion.

A DHAMMA COMMUNITY FOR ALL.

Our Dhamma ecosystem provides various platforms for people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of spiritual development to benefit from the Buddha’s teachings. We aim to nurture holistic well-being—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—through a dynamic Dhamma ecosystem structured around four key pillars:

At Dhamma Earth, we offer a structured meditation training based on the teachings of the Most Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, as practiced in the Pa Auk Forest Monasteries. The meditation course is based on the Buddha’s systematic instructions from the Pali Canon (Tipitaka) and its commentaries, focusing on the Threefold Training:
- Sīla (Morality): The foundation of ethical living
- Samādhi (Concentration): The cultivation of a focused mind
- Paññā (Wisdom): The development of insight

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Our monasteries welcome practitioners year-round for meditation practice and scheduled retreats. As the Buddha taught, the gift of Dhamma is the most precious gift. In this spirit, all meditation retreats at Dhamma Earth are offered free of charge, supported by the generosity (dāna) of donors who wish to help others experience the path of awakening.

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We believe that Dhamma education should be engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all. Our educational initiatives span across different age groups and interests, including:
- Dhamma classes & camps for children, youth, university students and young adults.
- Thematic courses in leadership, mindfulness, and creative expression

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- Programs by our affiliated organizations:

Mangala Family, Tusita Youth, and Hai Ou – Promoting Dhamma education
SOLID (Society of Leadership in De-Selfishness) && WISLEAD (Wisdom Leadership Society) – Cultivating leadership with wisdom
Wisdom Light Publication Society (WLPS) – Publishing insightful books on Dhamma and beyond.

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A healthy body supports a clear mind. At Dhamma Earth, we integrate physical well-being into spiritual practice through programs that emphasize:

Holistic health – Nutrition, lifestyle, and mindful living
Healing & detox retreats – Combining Buddha's ancient wisdom with modern wellness

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Mind Body Liberation Program – A free-of-charge medical therapy service offering traditional Chinese medicine and holistic therapies, incorporating Dhamma principles into healthcare to address physical and mental sufferings at the root causes.

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The Dhamma Earth ecosystem is dedicated to the growth and transformation of all. We invite you to be part of this journey.

News and Announcements

Recent Updates

2025 Uposatha Day Calendar

Good day. We would like to share the Uposatha calendar of year 2025. Buddha taught…

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7 Treasure Guidelines

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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16 December

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Online English Dhamma Talk

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22 December

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Monday Group Meditation

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MORE ABOUT US

ABOUT THERAVADA BUDDHISM

ABOUT PA AUK TRADITION

ABOUT DHAMMA EARTH

ABOUT PA AUK SAYADAW

ABOUT MEDITATION

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ABOUT DĀNA (GENEROSITY)

ABOUT SĪLA (VIRTUE)

Interested in a meditation retreat or other activities?

Check out our locations below.

Dhamma Earth - Kuching, Malaysia

A forest meditation center in a lush rainforest in Kuching, East Malaysia.

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Dhamma Earth - Himalaya, Dhampus, Nepal

A forest meditation center in the spacious mountains of Semenyih, Malaysia.

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Dhamma Earth - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A forest meditation center in the spacious mountains of Semenyih Malaysia.

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Dhamma Earth - Penang, Malaysia

A meditation city center in the heart of Penang, Malaysia.

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Listen or download Dhamma talk recordings.

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E-Book & Article

Read online or download the published Dhamma books.

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Video

Watch the video or live Dhamma talks recordings.

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Enjoy the beautiful moments of various Dhamma activities.

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Let all my actions or in-actions be pragmatic, improve situations and at least not make them worse.

Venerable U Maṅgala: Treasure Guidelines for the Self-cultivation according to Dhamma

VOLUNTEER

Dhamma Earth monasteries and centers are operated with the help of committee members, Dhamma Organizers (DOs) and volunteers. If you are interested in giving service as a volunteer,

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SUPPORT

Dhamma Earth monasteries and centers run entirely on donations or ‘dāna’ (generosity/giving). Teachings, food, accommodations and more are free of charge. All expenses are met by donations from people who wish to give others the opportunity to practice meditation & benefit from the Buddha’s teachings.

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