Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple

Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, located in Sungai Panas, Batam Kota, Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia. Built to honor Maitreya Buddha, it features expansive halls, large Buddha statues, and traditional Chinese-Buddhist architecture. Established in the 1990s, it serves as a major religious and cultural center for the Buddhist community and attracts visitors for its architecture, vegetarian cuisine, and serene atmosphere.

Visitors can expect a large, serene temple complex with spacious courtyards, ornate Chinese-Buddhist architecture, and multiple prayer halls housing large statues of Maitreya Buddha and other Buddhist figures. The grounds include landscaped gardens, incense offering areas, and a well-known vegetarian restaurant. The atmosphere is calm and respectful, with areas for prayer, sightseeing and photography in permitted zones. The complex is well-maintained and can be explored on foot.