The Malaysian Buddhist Institute (; ) is a

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institute of higher education providing formal training in the

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to prepare candidates for the

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orders in the

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tradition. It is located in Penang,

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. Established on September 18, 1969, through the efforts of the Venerable Chuk Mor ( ), the institute is under the auspices of the Malaysian Buddhist Association.Malaysian Buddhist Institute
2002年教務報告 (Education Report 2002)
(in Chinese)

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Malaysian Buddhist Institute
(in

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) 1969 establishments in Malaysia Religious organizations established in 1969

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Buddhist universities and colleges in Malaysia Buddhist organisations based in Malaysia Non-profit organisations based in Malaysia Buddhist organizations established in the 20th century {{Malaysia-university-stub

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