Visiting 'The Big Buddha' ~ Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri - Phuket - Thailand.

After a long hike by car ride, which takes you along a windy uphill road, bringing you along cafes with incredible views, you arrive at the Big Buddha Phuket. The statue Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri is much bigger than expected and is fascinating to look at. Views are incredible on a sunny and clear day.

The signboard of Big Buddha Phuket Thailand.

The magnificent view of Big Buddha Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri. The stunning white jade marble Naga carving on the stairs leading up to the Big Buddha.

Besides the impressive The Big Buddha statue overlooking Chalong Bay from the front face of the image and of Kata & Karon and other smaller bays to the rear, the 360º view is just gorgeous.

Simply stunning. The view from this place is awesome . The big Buddha is nicely built with nice craftsmanship.

It is a Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture, contemporary art, with a lap width of 25.45 meters and a height of 45 meters. The structure is reinforced concrete and decorated with white jade marble "Suriyakantha" from Burma. The weight of the marble and white jade alone is approximately 135 tons or approximately 2,500 square meters. It is enshrined at Buddha Park on the top of Nakkerd Hill, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. Later, the image was bestowed the name "Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri" by Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara (Yannasangwon), the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.

Phra Sothorn and Phra Buddha Trairattanalokanath.

Phra Buddha, Lersi Chiwok and Phayanak Naga.

Foreign visitors take part in praying and paying respect to Buddha statues.

Another panoramic view of Chalong Bay.

The Brass Metal of Golden Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri) with 2 Naga at side. This first gold pouring ceremony, presiding by Luang Pu Supa Kantasilo, abbot of Wat Si Supharam (Wat Siri Srila Supharam). This Brass Metal Golden Buddha venerated behind the Big Buddha statue.

Shrine of Mother Earth Phra Mae Thorani.

Walking in the sounds chanting prayer in this hall. You can also take blessings of a monk inside & get a sacred thread if you wish to.

The miniature model of The Big Buddha - Phuket.

The Gong at The Big Buddha - Phuket. Devotees rub the gong to "awaken" it and show respect to the Buddha. Instead of striking the gong, a rubber mallet or a padded stick is rubbed in a circular motion along the rim or surface of the gong. This rubbing creates friction, which causes the metal to vibrate. These vibrations slowly build up and produce a resonant, deep, and rising tone.

Sala of Faith enshrined with Bodhisattva Guan Yin, JiGong, Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, Nawakot 9 Faced Buddha, Lord Tihu Nguan Soei and Phra Pikanet.

There are several interesting signs that explain the history of Buddhism. The history board outline about the spread and development of Buddhism, starting from Prince Siddhatta (Siddhartha Gautama) and Buddhism entered to South East Asia and establisment Buddhism in Thailand and development Buddhism in Phuket.

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Revisited Again BE2567 ~ LP Phrom Of Wat Bansuan - Phatthalung - Thailand.

The iconic large Chedi of Wat Ban Suan is unique in this area—such a structure is rare even in nearby provinces. Built through the collective power of faith, it stands as a testament to the devotion of the local community. That's why I always come to visit whenever I'm in Phatthalung province.

Wat Bansuan, Khuan Khanun district in Phatthalung province has been passed down as being built since ancient when the Ayutthaya period as the capital. Wat Bansuan was built by the old master guru monks of Wat Kao Or. Therefore, it can be said that it is another branch temple of Wat Kao Or, monks who shares both spiritual teachings (Dhamma) and mystical knowledge (Wicha). Wat Bansuan is related to Wat Kao Or because of history past abbot LP Khong (Phrakru Phiphat Sirithorn). He was former abbot of Wat Bansuan, who is a disciple of Wat Kao Or and the amulets consecrated by LP Khong had many miracles experience. The temple follows the teachings and magical practices of the Kao Or school of Wicha, a prominent lineage in Southern Thailand. 

The current of Chedi Wat Bansuan with new renovation and new painted. During my previous visit, Chedi was undergoing some renovation work.

LP Phrom (current abbot of Wat Bansuan) is a respected Thai Buddhist monk and abbot of Wat Bansuan in Phatthalung province. He is known for his knowledge of traditional magic, having studied at Samnak Kao Or Tak Sila and for his charitable work, including providing scholarships to students and novices. As the abbot, he has developed Wat Bansuan and focuses on both religious teachings and social welfare. He continues the work of his predecessor LP Khong (Phrakru Phiphat Sirithorn), developing the monastery and serving the community. LP Phrom (Phrakhru Khan Taya Phon), was born on Monday 10 March BE2485 in Phatthalung province. When LP Phrom was 20 years old, he went into monkhood at Wat Bansuan that had LP Khong (Phrakhru Phiphat Siri Thon) was the preceptor. He went to Bangkok for studying the buddha’s teaching at Wat Traimit until then LP Khong died, he came back to Wat Bansuan and became  as the abbot of Wat Bansuan. LP Phrom has developed and built the public benefits for the people and has given the scholar ship to the student and the novice who is poor.

LP Phrom is the well kwon monk that studied the magic from Wat Kao Or by followed LP Khong who was the former abbot of Wat Ban Suan and the teacher of Ajahn Chum Chaikiri. LP Phrom is well known monk and top expert in the magic wicha monks in southern of Thailand.

Receiving a blessing from LP Phrom for all sacred items. Reverend Father LP Phrom is highly respected in southern Thailand and there are many people admire him. Receiving a blessing from Luang Phor Phrom is a deeply humbling and sacred experience. His kindness and humility are truly inspiring.

Photo taken with LP Phrom. He known for his kindness, humility, and spiritual wisdom. 

The portraits of LP Kong and LP Phrom.

The main prayer hall altar inside the building of below Chedi.

The empty coffin inside the building.

View from the Chedi building for the front surrounding area.

Temple amulet counter.

The Dragon Pillar & Phra Buddha at top.

Wat Bansuan Bell Tower.

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Visiting Wat Awut Wikasitaram ~ Spiritual Home For Mae Chee Boon Ruen ~ Bangkok - Thailand.

Wat Awut Wikasitaram is a peaceful and serene temple, many devotees come here to pray and pay their respects to Khun Mae Chee Boon Ruen. Wat Awut Wikasitaram is especially revered as the spiritual home of Mae Chee Boon Ruen, a revered nun whose humble beginnings and profound wisdom continue to inspire countless devotees. On weekends, the temple becomes a bustling hub of devotion, filled with the gentle murmur of chants and the soothing aroma of incense. Here is an important temple where many people seek blessings from Mae Chee Boon Ruen.

Wat Awut Wikasitaram is an ancient temple located on the western side of the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok (built over 200 years ago) that it began with a group of monks and villagers who migrated from Ayutthaya after the fall of the capital in 1767. Originally known as Wat Pak Khlong Bang Phlat or Wat Bang Phlat Nok. It was then this temple was established in 1879 with kuti and other buildings built on the site.

Sala Pavilion Mae Chee Boon Ruen Tongboonterm. Photo taken at the entrance Sala Pavilion. In the near future, this building Sala Pavilion will be under renovation.

Photo taken with Hermit Phra Lersi Chiwok, (teacher of medicine) is enshrined at front Sala Pavilion Mae Chee Boon Ruen.

Mae Chee Boon Reun was born in 4th March BE2437 and passed away in 7th September BE2507 at the age of 70 years old. She was a very close disciple of Lp Sod Wat Paknam where she learnt the way of meditation till a very high level. She first started off learning meditation at 15 years old under her uncle who is LP Prink Wat Bangpakod. She later got married to a police sergeant but did not stop her practice of meditation. After marriage she often went to Wat SamPhanThaWong to meditate because she felt very peaceful there and even encourage her husband to ordain as a monk there. When her husband retired, she decided to ordain herself as a nun. She then resided in a house where it is named as Baan Samnak Kisut. In this samnak, Mae Chee Boon Reun practiced and taught meditation to anybody who came. She also had many people queuing at her doorstep everyday because of her healing powers. She later moved to Wat Saranat Thammaram ~ Rayong for one year to continue meditation before coming back to reside in Wat Awut Wikasitaram until she passed on.

The main altar for enshrined statues of Mae Chee Boon Ruen. Devotees would use the purse to place on a statue Mae Chee Boon Ruen and pray for Prosperity and Wealthy, some serene sight of devotees seeking solace, enlightenment and healing aura at the feet of her effigy ~ statue.

The sacred of Relic Ashes of Mae Chee Boon Ruen, enshrined in this shrine.

Close view with the statue of Mae Chee Boon Ruen, here the purse to place on a statue Mae Chee Boon Ruen and pray for Prosperity and Wealthy. At center statue (highest) for devotees seeking solace, enlightenment and healing aura at the feet of her effigy ~ statue.

The Ubosot of Wat Awut Wikasitaram with venerated many sacred statues.

Beautiful and sacred statues of Tao Wessuwan, Phra Upakut, Pillar Lion and Phra Thep Angel.

The front side of the Ubosot and entrance gate.

Photo taken with statue King Rama V ~ King Chulalongkorn The Great.

The main principal Phra Phuttha Cinnaraj statue enshrined in the Ubosot.

The pavilion building for Wat Awut Wikasitaram. The right hand side covered by the white hoarding (Sala KhunLek - Khunying Suwanee Singh Somboon) is the site for temporary enshrine Relic and statues Mae Chee Boon Ruen throughout the period of the renovation for 'old' Sala Pavilion Mae Chee Boon Ruen until it complete.

With utmost respect, I seek the noble blessings of the venerable senior monk on duty. 

LP Yai (Phra Sitthisansophon), former abbot of Wat Awut Wikasitaram. He is remembered for his role in the temple Wat Awut Wikasitaram and for the amulets blessed under his guidance. 

LP Thongdee (Phra Phromwacharasutthachan), current abbot of Wat Awut Wikasitaram. Currently LP Thongdee raise funds for renovation Sala Pavilion Mae Boon Ruen Tongboonterm.

Wiharn building for Wat Awut Wikasitaram.

Another small shrine and venerated the sacred statues.

The crematorium of Wat Awut Wikasitaram and the building hall next to it.
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