Monday, February 17, 2025

Revisited (BE2566) To Famous Temple Wat Kao Or ~ Phatthalung - Thailand.

This year end i came to visited again to Wat Kao Or, it's considered the oldest spiritual and magical academy in Thailand with rich historical since ancient time. This area before becoming a temple, it was considered to be a centre of learning, called the ThisaPamok School that was similar toTakkasila in India, founded by Brahmins from India during the age of "Dravidian Yatra". Since then, year after year, magic, mantra and herbal medicine spread to people generation by generation. And until now where temple Wat Kao Or was established and recognized.
Iconic signboard name of Wat Kao Or. This temple is a must to visit when you come to Phatthalung province of Thailand. Behind is the temple Wooden House.
Temple surrounding in early morning of wet day with many animals statue.
The sacred shrine for past abbot of Wat Kao Or.
Wat Kao Or main Ubosot building and pavilion.
The praying hall building.
The main Ubosot and the stairway with Yaks Tao Wessuwan.
Stairway to peak hilltop of Wat Kao Or. The stair is wet because of rainy day.
Main altar Phra Buddha with past abbot statues of Wat Kao Or.
The sacred Chedi of Wat Kao Or.
Main entrance to cave Tham Chatthanbanpot with Phra Sivali and Hermit Lersi venerated at front.
Center of the cave Tham Chatthanbanpot of Wat Kao Or. Here the main altar of ancient Phra Buddha statue and Phra Lersi statue were venerated inside the cave.
New & upgraded altar venerated with Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati. Beside is venerated sacred Phayanak Naga. Here surrounding is very suitable for meditation.
Traditional wooden boat of Wat Kao Or.
Photo taken with Phra Ajahn ThongTao statue. Wat Kao Or is believed to have inherited magic and spells for invulnerability that immersing in the temple's herbal bath for seven days and nights will make a person immortal protection blessing. The final completing a 108 Herbal Immersion ritual three times will make a person immune to all weapons and illnesses protection blessing. 

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Visiting Wat Tha Sabaeng ~ Met With LP Tom (Phra Ajahn Tom) ~ Roi Et - Thailand (Part 2/2).

In part 2/2, we came to new section of temple grounds and some part still under construction. The overall landscape Wat Tha Sabaeng is beautiful along the Chi River and there are additional buildings being built in the spacious grounds area. The unique of Wat Tha Sabaeng is with venerated 2 Big Phayanak Naga statues facing the Chi River. The wind blows cool and comfortable and suitable for coming to worship and find a quiet place to sit and meditate.
Phra Ajahn Tom (LP Tom Papasaro) with Phra Phuttha Sahing Hongsa (Luang Pho Saen Kham) image above. This is sacred ancient statue with 1700 years old venerated in Wat Tha Sabaeng pavilion building.

Phra Ajahn Tom (LP Tom Papasaro) is considered to be one of the most famous young monks in the Isan region in the present era. Most importantly, Phra Ajahn Tom is also considered a young monk who is an expert in creating sacred objects and amulets. He is a revered Buddhist monk in Thailand, known for his wisdom, spiritual teachings and contributions to meditation and Buddhist practices. He gained recognition for his mastery of ancient spiritual traditions and his compassionate guidance for both lay people and monastics. He emphasizes the development of mindfulness and loving-kindness as a path toward inner peace and enlightenment. His teachings often integrate traditional Buddhist doctrines with practical advice for modern life, making him a respected figure among those seeking spiritual growth. His followers highly regard him for his humility, simplicity, and dedication to spreading the teachings of Buddhism. In same yaer BE2566, he was held the position Thananukrom in Phra Thammawaratit 'Phrakru Phalat Sukwat' & Thananukrom in Phra Ratchaphrommachariyakun 'Phrakru Phalat Anusorn Phabhasaro'. In year BE2567, he was appointed as a royal monk of the rank of Raj with the title of Phrarajawatcharavittayakhom Udomworakitjanukit Mahakanisorn Bowonlomaram Khamwasi.

The new section site and temple gate of Wat Tha Sabaeng. Very beautiful of White Chedi temple gate style.
This is the place of wooden pavilion to meet Phra Ajahn Tom with all devotees. When the time i arrived, Phra Ajahn Tom was occupied with visitors from government officers for blessing event. We all have to waiting outside first. 
Many devotees waiting in line below the tent. I been told to waited up to 1 or 2 hours for my turns. I decided to came visit again later at evening.
Photo taken with wooden pavilion Wat Tha Sabaeng. This pavilion housing for many sacred Buddha statues included the main Phra Phuttha Sahing Hongsa (Luang Pho Saen Kham) statue.
Surrounding in temple area with these 2 new buildings under construction. Phra Ajahn Tom supervised and raised funds for these 2 project.
Shrine for Tao Wessuwan with White Phayanak Naga statue.
LP Thuad and Phra Phutthacharn Toh statues.
Photo taken (with selfie) with big statues Naga Phayanak ~ Grandfather Phaya Sri Suwannakathibodi (Yellow Naga) and Grandmother Phaya Sri Pathummanakdevi (Green Naga). Naga of the Chi River Wat Tha Sabaeng.
Shrine for Phra Nak Prok Buddha and Monk statues.
There were many peacocks perched on the wood slat.
Building and Phaya Purisat as guardian at front.
Shrine for Drum and other Holy stuffs.
Photo taken with Phaya Purisat, it's said to help people escape danger, imprisonment and suffering. Phaya Purisat is also said to help people stand on their own feet and change the dark side to light. 
Took some photo for this wooden pavilion from outsite area.
Evening time when i returned to visited Wat Tha Sabaeng.
New pavilion under construction and area at front side covered in muddy.
Luckily met with Phra Ajahn Tom when he walked to construction site to inspected the building works. I was waited a while to met Phra Ajahn Tom and pay my respects.
Photo taken with Phra Ajahn Tom, I am very happy to have the opportunity to pay respects to Phra Ajahn Tom of Wat Tha Sabaeng for the first time in life.
Phra Ajahn Tom of Wat Tha Sabaeng inspected the works for the new pavilion building that under construction. The temple is currently in development. Must come back to visit again in future.

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