Weekly gatherings
Meditation Sessions
Tuesdays, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
Sitting and walking practice sessions. Complete beginners are welcome any week.
Led by rotating facilitators
Theravāda Buddhist society · Johor Bahru · since 1982
Everyone is welcome
to join us.
Metta Lodge has been open in Johor Bahru since 1982. We hold meditation, Dhamma classes for adults and children, and dhamma talks. Everyone is welcome — no experience required — you can simply walk in.
Not sure where to start? Send us a message — someone will answer.
The week at Metta Lodge
Come on any of these days.
Most activities here do not need booking. Feel free to drop in to find out more, or send us a message if unsure.
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Times may shift on public holidays. Latest updates can be found on our Facebook.
Regular programmes
What runs here, week after week.
Join us to learn more about Theravada Buddhism.
Latest from the centre
Talks, retreats and dāna.
One-off workshops, visiting monks, and everything that falls outside the weekly schedule.
Wesak Day 2026
A peaceful 2 km walk and Wesak Ceremony with seven Venerables mark a joyful, meaningful Wesak Day celebration.
2 Day Muar-Malacca Kathina Trip
2-Day Muar & Malacca Kathina Trip on 14th–15th November
Upcoming Maintenance Works
Following roof waterproofing repairs, our centre is undergoing full building painting works.
Sanghikadana Ceremony 2026
We were deeply honoured to host 12 members of the Sangha for Sanghikadana, a sacred offering held during the seventh lunar month. Led by Ven. Chao Khun Keng, whose Dhamma talk offered wisdom and reflection, the occasion brought immense merit, peace, and gratitude to all who took part.
Before you come
What actually happens when you walk in.
If you have never been inside a Buddhist centre, none of this is obvious. So here it is written down.
Do I need to be a Buddhist?
No. Many people who join us are simply curious, or looking for somewhere quiet to practise. Nobody will ask you to convert, register, or declare anything.
What do I wear?
Something modest and comfortable that you can sit in — covered shoulders and knees. Many members wear white, but you do not need to. Shoes come off before you enter the shrine hall.
What does it cost?
The centre runs on dāna — voluntary giving — and there is never a request at the door.
I have never meditated. Can I still come?
Yes. Our meditation sessions are not guided, but someone will show you where to sit and what to expect. You can also just observe.
What if I arrive late, or need to leave early?
Come in quietly and sit at the back. Leaving early is fine too. No one will mind.
Can I bring my children?
Yes. The children's class runs every Sunday, and younger children are welcome.
Support the centre
Dāna — giving
Metta Lodge is a non-profit Buddhist society.
Everything here — the classes, the cushions, the electricity, the meals during events — is carried by people who give quietly and without being asked. There is no suggested amount and no tier. Give what is right for you, or give nothing and simply come and visit.
How giving works hereDhamma talks
Talks you can watch now
Recordings of Dhamma talks given at the centre, including visiting monks — a good place to start if you are curious but not ready to visit.
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