Visiting (LP Kasem Khemako) Wat Susahn Trailak ~ Meditation Center Trailak Cemetery - Lampang - Thailand.

If you have the opportunity to come to Lampang province, I recommend that you come to Meditation Center Trailak Cemetery and pay respect to LP Kasem Khemako. Here is the cemetery place where LP Kasem Khemako resided and meditation are practiced in the past.

LP Kasem Khemako, his original name was Chao Kasem Na Lampang, born on November 28 in year 1912 (BE2455), on a Wednesday, year of the Rat zodiac. He was a descendant of Lampang’s King from Lanna Period. He became a novice monk in BE2468 (1925) after the death of his uncle, the abbot of Wat Bunyeun. In BE2470 (1927), he went to Wat Setuwan in Bangkok to study the Pali language. He then returned to Lampang to further his Pali studies in Wat Seelom and Wat Bunyawat. In BE2475 (1932), he passed his Pali examination with disctinction and came in first in class at Wat Setuwan. In BE2476 (1933), he was ordained as a monk at Wat Bunyeun at the age of 21. He met Kruba Gaen (in ChiangRai), a very famous monk in North Thailand of Tudong monk (forest monk) and was very good in Sammadhi (deep meditation). LP Kasem became a disciple of Kruba Gaen and went for Tudong with his teacher in forests and cemeteries.

The villagers invited LP Kasem to return to Lampang to be the new abbot of Wat Bunyeun. LP Kasem continue his learning in Dhamma and Sammadhi practise even when he was the abbot. The more he trained, the more realised that life is uncertain. His duties as the abbot kept him rather busy and in BE2492, he left Wat Bunyeun to stay at Susahn Sahlahwangthan (a cementry at another place in Lampang) for further practice meditation. Luang Phor Kasem was determined to reach the highest levels of Sammadhi at the cemetery. He would sit in front of burial grounds and watch the burning of corpses. Whether in the hot sun or pouring rain, he would sit quietly and watch the corpses being burned to ashes. LP Kasem once sat in Sammadhi for as long as 3 months, without any shelter under the hot sun and rain. Even when his robes were soaking wet in the cold rainy season, LP Kasem would just sit quietly in meditation without any complaints and never asking for anything. He was able to free himself from all attachments in pursuit of the Dhamma and Sammadhi. He once went without food for 49 days. Since BE2514 (1971), LP Kasem only bathed once a year but there was never any stench or foul odour from his body even when he sweated heavily under the hot sun and never suffered a single mosquito bite in the cemetery. LP Kasem carried nothing with him. His only possession was an alm bowl, his robe which he was wearing and a piece of human bone for his Sammadhi practice. He did not even have any footwear. He was then resided and practiced meditation at Trailak Cemetery.

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej also had great respect and faith in the fact that he was a monk who practiced good conduct and righteousness. Has traveled to pay respects to "LP Kasem" many times. And he went to pay respects for the last time on March 15, 1993. "Luang Por Kasem" passed away at the ICU room, Lampang Hospital, Lampang province, on January 15, 1996 (BE2539) at 7:40 pm, which was Monday, year of the Pig zodiac at the age of 84.

The temple main signboard written - Luang Pho Kasem Meditation Center Trailak Cemetery, Lampang province. This temple Wat Susahn Trailak was built over the original cemetery. It is a place where Luang Phor Kasem Khemako's resided and meditation are practiced. The area has been renovated and changed a lot from the original site.

The standing statue of LP Kasem Khemako. It is a miracle, if we look at the manner in which he practices prayer in various places. It seems that he tortured himself more than we would have thought of as practicing Dhamma. Because he usually lives in a cemetery. Sitting and meditating in front of the cremated remains of some ghosts. Sitting and praying in the hot sun. Sitting and praying during the brutally cold nights. Sitting and praying in the pouring rain. It is a practice of teachers that really make us feel, see and consider accordingly. Currently, this area has been developed with vast parking lot, peace surrounding and clean restrooms. A large standing statue of Luang Phor Kasem in front the Meditation Center Trailak Cemetery. Makes it clearly visible landmarks from far and for devotees pay respect to LP Kasem Khemako.

When reaching the area of Meditation Center ​​Trailak Cemetery, within the area there is a Pavilion in the style of a modern Thai style building. Venerated a wax statue of Luang Phor Kasem Khemako sitting posture with life-size. Auspicious for devotees to pay respect and pay homage.

Photo taken inside the pavilion where the undecayed body of LP Kasem Khemako is kept. He is a Vipassana meditation monk who is strict in his practice. And this meditation center was established for us to remember the principles that he upheld.

Close view and the undecayed body of LP Kasem Khemako is kept in a glass coffin.

Selfie time after pay homage to the body that does not decay, LP Kasem Khemako.

Close view for the Wax statue and Bucha statue of LP Kasem Khemako.

The cafe shop at Meditation Center Trailak cemetery.

Many of LP Kasem photos and amulets counter.

The modern and clean washroom, Trailak building hall and Pavilion in Meditation Center Trailak Cemetery.

There are horse carriage available as well for tourist-oriented carriage rides. Children are happy in the Horse Carriage Ride for the first time. Later they also offered the pasture grasses to the horse.

Wiharn Phra Phut with venerated Phra Buddha statue inside this wiharn, next to the Giant statue Tao Wessuwan.

The Giant Tao Wessuwan statue in Wat Susahn Trailak cemetery.
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Visiting Nezha ThepNaja Hatyai Shrine (合艾哪吒三太子宫) - SongKhla - Thailand.

A short trip to Nezha ThepNaja Hatyai Shrine during my temples journey visiting year end of BE2566. This is a happening shrine to date in Songkhla province.

The dragon gate of Nezha ThepNaja Hatyai Shrine.

Photo taken with Phra Sivali statue.

Phra Sangkachai ~ Laughing Buddha statue.

A big LP Thuad with NakProk statue.

A Dragon statue (can walking inside to the top shrine) and altar of Mae Thorani, Lord Shiva and Phra Pikanet at front side.

Surrounding area with souvenir shop.

Colourful of Tao Wessuwan statues.

Shrine for TuaPekGong.

Photo taken with Nezha statue on the top.

Close view of Nezha 哪吒三太子 statue at the top. Nezha (哪吒) is a Taoist protection deity, originally of Chinese Buddhist mythology. His official Taoist name is 'Marshal of the Central Altar' (中壇元帥). He was then given the title 'Third Lotus Prince' (蓮花三太子) after he became a Deity.  

Main altar for praying. Statues of Nezha and Mercy Guan Yin.

Story of Nezha 哪吒三太子, according to Fengshen Yanyi, Nezha was born during the Shang dynasty in a military fortress at Chentang Pass, as the incarnation of Lingzhu Zi (灵珠子), who is destined to assist King Wu of Zhou in the upcoming war against the Shang. His father was a military commander Li Jing, who later became the "Pagoda-wielding Heavenly King". Nezha's mother, Lady Yin, gave birth to a ball of flesh after gestating for three years and six months. Li Jing thought his wife had given birth to a demon and attacked the ball with his sword. The ball split open, and Nezha jumped out as a boy instead of an infant. Nezha could jump and walk immediately after birth. He was later accepted by the immortal Taiyi Zhenren as a student. He had two older brothers, Jinzha, a disciple of Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun, and Muzha.

Dragon chair for master.

Altar for Thailand Top Monk statues in 
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Visiting Wat Tuyong (LP Dum Nanthiyo) ~ Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan ~ Pattani - Thailand.

Wat Tuyong ~ Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan is a royal monastery that has a large area and with historical value. It looks very vintage and has been established in city of Pattani for a long time. It is an ancient temple by founder 'Phraya Wichianphakdi Sisongkhram' after moved the Nong Chik District office to Tuyong District in 1845. It was formerly known as "Wat Tuyong". After that, when King Chulalongkorn paid a visit to Nong Chik, he made a donation for Ubosot building and renamed the temple to "Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan" in order that the temple's name is in accordance with the town's name, Nong Chik, literally meaning the swamp of the Indian oak. ('Mucharintha' means the Indian oak and 'wapi' means a swamp or a pond.)

The famous Pavilion building for the sculptures of the temple's former abbots are hosted. One of them is the sculpture of Phra Ratcha Puuttha Rangsi, also known as Luang Phor Dum Nanthiyo, the fifth abbot. Learning of his good deeds in the past, a lot of people usually visit the temple to pay respect to his statue. This Pavilion built in 1964, it is a four-sided pavilion with a high spire, 12 meters wide on each side and 12 meters long on each side. It was built during the time of 'Luang Pho Dum Nanthiyo' as the abbot to enshrine the statues of the former abbots. Therefore, PhraKru Nimankitkoson (Luang Pho Aiem Khemako) was assigned to create a replica from the Bang Pa-in Royal Palace in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. At present, the statues of LP Thuad Nuan, LP Chum, LP Dum and LP Aiem, the third, fourth and fifth former abbots, and the fifth deputy abbot, are enshrined here. When you visit Wat Tuyong, you will see it standing out prominently in front of the temple.

The main altar for venerated statues of LP Thuad Nuan (center), LP Chum (left) and LP Dum Nanthiyo (right).

Photo taken with statue of LP Suk.

Photo taken with statue of LP Aiem.

Close view of statue LP Dum Nanthiyo.

Inside the amulets counter of Wat Tuyong ~ Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan.

Statues of past abbots and top monks in Temple Wat Tuyong ~ Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan to be veneration at Historical Park (temple area) in future.

Wat Tuyong temple is one of the province's major Royal Temples with Buddhist Training Center, serving as the religious centre for Buddhists, the temple organises a Dharma practice annually, which attracts a large number of Buddhists.

The Royal Pavilion Memorial for LP Dum Nanthiyo.

Photo taken with statue of LP Dum Nanthiyo.

Close view the statue of LP Dum Nanthiyo.

LP Dum Nanthiyo - was born on 6th February BE2436 at Na Thap Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla province. Back when he was still a novice, he could not be ordained as a monk as he was required to take medicine which included some mixture of alcoholic medication. Therefore, LP Dum was not allowed to be ordained as a monk. But later on, when he reached the age of 22 he was ordained as a monk and was named "Noom Tiamano". For further learnt Dhamma, he went to Wat Bowonniwet under Patriarch Krom Luang Chinworasiriwat and Wat Rajabophit. However, he had to change his name to “Nanthiyo” which has a meaning of "who is the place of enjoyment". LP Dum studied the Buddhist scriptures in Pali Language at Wat Mahathat, Bangkok. Afterwards, he returned to Pattani province to stay at Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan. In meantime, LP Dum was tasked to raise funds and be involved with the construction of Wat ChangHai. He did manage to complete the temple including the bot within his lifetime which is considered a great accomplishment. His works were all related to Wat ChangHai included Luang Phor Thuad amulets with the material of Nur Phong in BE2505. Due to his high level of spiritual practice and his discipline, he won the respect of many and became the teacher of King Rama 9. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej along with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit came to visited Wat Tuyong ~ Wat Mutcharinthawapi Wihan and LP Dum Nanthiyo. After LP Dum passed away, Wat Tuyong which is the temple of LP Dum built a Memorial Pavilion to enshrine statue of LP Dum for his devotees.

Another Royal Pavilion Memorial for Phra Sitthiyanamuni, past abbot of Wat Tuyong.

Crematorium building of Wat Tuyong.

Royal temple Wat Tuyong with Mutcharintha Pariyatti Dhamma School, Phra Ratchaphutthirangsi Museum and Phra Phuttha Aphai Mongkol Samankhie Hall.

Temple surrounding with many building included Hall building, Praying Hall and Ubosot building.

The pale vintage of wiharn building of Wat Tuyong.

The old vintage Chedi of Wat Tuyong.

The pavilion for King Taksin of Wat Tuyong.

Main entrance to the temple, visitors will see the statues of the temple's first abbot (LP Phrom) and the first Governor 'Phraya Wichianphakdi Sisongkhram' of Nong Chik standing prominently in front of the temple's buildings.

Statue of King Chulalongkorn also standing at front side of the temple Wat Tuyong.

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