Bali isn't only the place where the majestic temples are located. There is also the Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist Monastery which is a place of worship for Buddhists on the island of Bali. Actually, this monastery is the largest monastery on the Island of the Gods in Bali. Brahma Vihara Arama is a historic monastery on the Island. Built during the New Order Government, in 1969. The duration of construction was not too long, it only took one year.

There are three words namely Brahma, Vihara, and Arama. Brahma is interpreted as noble, praiseworthy and great. Vihara means a way of life. Arama means place. So that Brahma Vihara Arama means a place to train and lead yourself to be a noble person, which includes Metta, Mudita, Karuna, and Upekkha. Brahma Vihara Arama Bali is also known as Vihara Buddha Banjar in locals.

The location of Brahma Vihara Arama Bali is in the hill of Tegeha Banjar, Buleleng Bali. It only takes 18 minutes driving away from exotic Lovina Beach Singaraja and it can be reached in approximately 3 hours through the Denpasar-Bedugul-Singaraja if you come from Ubud.

As a Buddhist worship place, this monastery is also a place to meditate. When you are facing to the north you will see the beautiful scenery of the North Bali Sea, plantation area and rice paddies from the top. This monastery has a small amount of Buddhist appearance with colorful decorations it looks very Balinese decorative with bright orange roofs and Buddha statues. Tall pine trees, pruned grass and flower gardens bring a sense of peace that you can enjoy here. The quiet and calm atmosphere and the direct view of the sea make this Buddhist monastery become a perfect place of meditation and definitely worth a visit.

Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist Monastery is well organized. This Vihara managed by the Girirakkhito Mahathera Foundation isn't only a place of worship. But also, a place to develop spirituality and a place to build a life in religious harmony.

Do you want to spend your time to enjoy the peace of a meditation? So, here we go!

This place is very interesting to be used as a religious tour spot for tourists who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature and also want to achieve their inner peace. They also have a daily schedule for meditation. If you want to visit Brahma Vihara Arama Bali we recommend you to wear a trouser because if you wear short you should wear a woof that they provide (Kamen in Balinese).