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Puh Toh Tze Chinese Temple
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Phone: Not AvailableAbout
One of the largest Chinese temples in Kota Kinabalu, the Puh Toh Sze temple is located on a small hill along Jalan Tuaran in Likas, a suburb about 10 minutes away from the city centre. Built in 1980, the construction of the temple was made possible by the generous contributions of many parties. The land on which the temple sits was donated by the government. Local Buddhists donated RM1 million, while construction material, sand and bricks were provided free by local contractors. The arch leading to the main hall was paid by a local millionaire. A unique feature of this temple is a library with books on Buddhism in Chinese and English which is open to all. Another distinguishing feature is a massive bell weighing 3500lb and 7ft high. This bell is rung 108 times every morning at 6am. The number coincides with the beads on a Buddhist rosary and the Buddha's name is repeated with each ring. Devotees paid RM100 to have their names inscribed on the bell.
