Visiting Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) - Krabi - Thailand.

We visited the Tiger Cave Temple ~ Wat Tham Suea in the late afternoon, it was quiet at the time. In the temple stands a large Pagoda Chedi being constructed which looks impressive. As I walked deeper into the temple complex, I came upon the long stairway of 1,260 steps leading to the top. The entire climb takes about two hours round-trip. I'm not quite ready to take it on just yet, but I'm making plans to prepare myself for the ascent next time.

Wat Tham Suea was originally known as "Na Ching Monastery." It is a meditation and Vipassana center, later renamed Wat Tham Suea. It's called "Tiger Cave" because a tiger once inhabited the cave, and within it are natural rock formations shaped like tiger paws. The temple grounds are generally forested and dotted with several small caves. Highlights of Wat Tham Suea include a chedi, a replica of the Buddha's footprint, and a large Buddha image in meditation posture. These are enshrined on the summit of Khao Kaew, approximately 600 meters above sea level. There are 1,260 steps to climb to pay homage. Standing on the summit of Khao Kaew offers a 360-degree view of Krabi town, surrounded by strikingly beautiful mountains. It's also a prime location for sunrise viewing, particularly during the months of September and January, when the morning mist can be seen.

The banner for new batch Holy amulets by LP Chai (Mahathat Wachiramongkol ~ Wat BanThong). Over the past few years, under the supervision of Phra Thep Wachirakorn (LP Chai), Deputy Abbot of Region 17 and Acting Abbot of Wat Tham Suea in Krabi Province, he has brought about changes in every aspect of Wat Tham Suea, including architectural development, the environment, Buddhist activities, and the elevation of the temple to a center of faith and Dhamma practice. This transformation of Wat Tham Suea is not merely a new structure, but also a way to create value and inspiration for visitors. Tourists and Buddhists from around the world have experienced the power of faith, tranquility, and beauty that blends Dharma and nature in harmony. Every step up the 1,237 steps is not just about conquering the mountaintop, but also about training the mind to be steadfast and aware of the value of perseverance. This is in line with Phra Thep Wachirakorn's intention to make Tiger Cave Temple a place to spread Buddhism in all dimensions while still maintaining the essence of the Dhamma.

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Photo taken with spectacular Pagoda Chedi of Wat Tham Suea.

The new pavilion building under construction, together with the Pagoda Chedi.

The Phra Upakut statue.

Shrine of Phra Phrom.

The Golden Phra Sivali.

The sign of Wat Tham Suea Vipassana Center.

Sala LP Thuad building for enshrined LP Thuad statues inside. Beside also have temple amulet counter.

Wat Tham Suea amulets counter.

Enshrined with LP Thuad statue.

Shrine with Phra Thep Yanmoli and 2 Tao Wessuwan statue.

Phra Mae Thorani and Tigers statue.

The serene walkways, leading to spiritual contemplation Pagoda building, stairway 1260 steps to offering spectacular views at mountain top and forest trek for meditation caves.

Pavilion dedicated for LP Jamnian, who built and established Wat Tham Suea. He is a master monk renowned for his friendly demeanor and for developing the temple Wat Tham Suea. LP Jamnian is one of the most highly revered meditation masters in the Theravada tradition. He is known throughout the world for his fierce wisdom and soothing love, infectious laughter and uncanny knack for conveying the Buddha's teachings directly from the Pali Suttas. At the end of the civil war, Luang Phor Jamnian established Wat Tham Suea (Tiger's Cave Monastery) located in Krabi, Southern Thailand. He helped the local villagers, to develop a strong municipal infrastructure by building roads and bringing electricity and water into the town. 

The reception building Sri Thappramotaya in Wat Tham Suea.

Here the stairway up 1260 steps to reach mountain top temple, a viewpoint for Krabi town (the climb is comparable with building of 77 floors).

Mountain top, summit Khao Kaew, the starting point from here to the top 1260 steps.

Ji Gong statue venerated at the stairway side.

The Pavilion for Boddhisattvas Guan Yin and 2 Dragons at front.

Enshrined with Thousand Hand Guan Yin statue.

Here rainforest jungle trek, you will able to walk deep into jungle to explore the Tiger Cave and also for meditation caves.

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Revisited Again (BE2567) The Tallest Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh Of Wat Intharawihan - Bangkok - Thailand (Part 2/2).

The magnificent tall Golden Standing Phra Buddha Luang Pho Toh, it can be seen from main road and close to Rama VIII Bridge of Chao Phraya river. The temple is very peaceful, cool, with a beautiful area and full of art.

Wat Intharawihan (local known as Wat BangKhunPhrom) in a historic temple in Bangkok famous for the 32 meter tall standing Buddha image and its meditation center. In BE2410, Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh, a revered monk, initiated the construction of the giant Golden Standing Buddha image Luang Pho Toh to serve as the Buddhist landmark, which was completed in BE2470, 60++ more years after the death of Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh. The Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh is now the sacred Buddhist statue for both locals and international visitors.

The miniature statue of Standing Luang Pho Toh enshrined at front. Photo taken at front of the Big Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh. The topknot of Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh image contains relics of the Buddha found in Sri Lanka, which were a gift from the government of Sri Lanka and installed by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn in BE2521. In year BE2525, when the city of Bangkok celebrated its founding 200 years earlier, restoration works were carried out and the image was decorated with Italian golden mosaics.

Everyday devotees visit the temple Wat Intharawihan to worship and pray with offerings to Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh statue. We could touch the feet of the Buddha here and apply the gold leaf to the feet and bring flowers and other items and burning incense sticks.

Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh (Somdet Toh) passed away at the foot of a Golden Standing Luang Pho Toh, incomplete Golden Standing Buddha statue at Wat Intharawihan in June 1871. While inspecting the construction of the figure, he slept in a tent at the worksite where he was found deceased. 

Pray to statue Phra Phutthacharn Toh with Chinabunchorn katha.

The Buddha statue is 32 meters high and you can climb up, around 70++ steps to the top.

Enshrined with Phra Buddha statues and Relic.

Here the point of worship for the 'Heart' of Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh (Phra Sri Ariya Maitreya).

The sacred Holy Relic enshirned here of the top Golden Phra Buddha Luang Pho Toh.

The narrow stairway to the top.

On the way climb down.

The small shrine at the back side of Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh statue.

Enshrined with many famous monk statues and also the wooden pavilion enshrined Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh statues.

The wax statue of Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh enshrined inside the wooden pavilion.

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