Visiting Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram ~ Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon - Roi Et - Thailand.

The Great, Victorious and Auspicious Pagoda ~ Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon, is one of the largest Chedis (pagoda) in Thailand. It is located on the grounds of the Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram, a temple complex on the Nam Yoi cliff in Roi Et province in rural Northeastern Thailand. This huge Chedi is 101 meters long, 101 meters wide and 101 meters high, including the gold top is 109 meters, using gold weighing about 60 kilograms.

The biography for Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon ~ Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram (or local called as Wat Pha Nam Yoi) with exquisite by using contemporary art between the central and northeastern regions. This is a Thammayut temple and a Buddhist park with built with Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon and enshrine sacred Buddha Relics. In year BE2493-BE2494, LP Maha Weero went on a pilgrimage to practiced Samatha meditation in this area and he brought disciples of monks to practice Dhamma until BE2500. During that time, this area 'Nam Yoi' cliff was a forest very suitable to practiced Samatha meditation. Until this Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon was built from year BE2531 to BE2539 and in year BE2540 the Buddha's relics were enshrined.

Here the enclosure, we’re surrounded by an awe-inspiring sight with countless statues of the Buddha fill the area, each one radiating peace and serenity. Encircling the Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon in center.

The simple garden inside the enclosure area.

Photo taken with Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon, no matter which angle you look at the image of the Great Stupa, it is always beautiful and full of faith.

The water fountain with Phra Buddha statue at top.

Here the 8 small chedis surrounded the Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon in 8 directions.

Photo taken with statue of founder Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon, LP Maha Weero (107 years old if still alive) in year BE2567. He was diciple of Phra Ajahn Mun.

Portrait of Phra Sakchai Apiwatthano (Phromchainan), 70 years old and 44 Phansa monkhood - current abbot of Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram ~ Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon.

Wooden Elephant of Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon.

The biography of Phra Ajahn Mun, the exhibition of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Venerable Phra Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta Mahathera. He established the Thai Forest Tradition (the kammaṭṭhana tradition) that subsequently spread throughout Thailand and to several countries abroad. He died at Wat Suddhavasa, Sakhon Nakhon province.

The lift for only 3 storey, not in use during my visited. Must use staircase for connect each floor.

The second floor with venerated Phra Buddha statue and portrait of LP Maha Weero.

Magnificent view in third floor.

The third floor main altar with Phra Cinnaraj statue.

Selfie for surrounding third floor with finest art on wall and pillar.

Further up for above 5 floor, Very steep stairs near the top. Because of the steepness, these stairs more like ladders.

Fourth floor for going to balcony.

Climb more to the top.

The center top with art ornament hang in the air, can visible when climb the staircase.

The sacred Phra Budhha relics are enshrined under the Golden Chedi. Here the top of the Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon.

The balcony view to the top, with Phra Ruang Buddha statue venerated above.

View from above Chedi balcony (view from Nam Yoi cliff) and one of the 8 small chedis surrounding Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon.

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