Visited Wat Preedaram ~ Famous Former Abbot LP Sawai & Seek Blessing From LP Anek - Nakhon Pathom - Thailand.

Wat Preedaram (Yai Som) is a huge temple in Nakhon Pathom. It was built in BE2444 (1901) by Yai Som who donated the land for the construction of the temple along with relatives and followers in that area. When it was first built, it was named "Wat Yai Som". Later, the temple's name was changed to "Wat Preedaram".

Photo taken with Big Golden Phra Buddha LP Kerdlap (previously is white colour). This statue Phra Buddha LP Kerdlap with gesture of Vitarka Mudra is venerated in center of Wat Preedaram area. This is a gesture of intellectual discourse, education, and transmitting the Buddha's wisdom. Furthermore the Mudra symbolizes sharing knowledge.

The iconic the rising Tiger Yant and image of LP Sawai - Wat Preedaram.

The Phra Pariyatti Dhamma Hall building of Wat Preedaram. 

Here the place to meet Phrakru Kasem Sathuwat, the current abbot of Wat Preedaram.

The amulet counter of LP Anek, he makes the sacred objects from making to carving scriptures almost by himself. Moreover, the villagers near Wat Preedaram, even the Ajahn and young monks living nearby, all recommend LP Anek.

The poster and portrait of LP Anek with his Holy Talisman pictures.

The most important reverend 3 masters (LP Ngern, LP Sawai, LP Anek) of Wat Preedaram. The first is LP Ngern Rattivejjo, he was a very proficient in magic when he still a layman. LP Ngern Rattivejjo, inherited various magical arts, including incantation of Takruts, inscription of Na Patmang, Theo Yantra and inscription of the palakit. LP Ngern Rattivejjo of Wat Preedaram, is one of the teachers of LP Sawai. LP Ngern was ordained as a monk at the boundary of Wat MaiPinKleaw. He was a close disciple and received the knowledge of Buddhist Wicha magic from LP Pun of Wat MaiPinKleaw. At present, there is a life-size statue of LP Ngern enshrined in front of the old Wiharn of Wat Preedaram. Even though LP Ngern did not hold the position of abbot of Wat Preedaram, the villagers in the temple area highly respected LP Ngern. He helped all the relatives and lay people who came to pay homage to him regardless of their social class because of his kindness.

The second is LP Sawai Thitawanno (Phrakru Sathit Chotikhun), he had no less than 20 teachers who passed on knowledge of both Buddhist Dhamma and Wicha magic. He is considered one of the monks with the most teachers. His original name was "Sai Phutthason". He was born on January 18, BE2464 (1921), which was Wednesday, the 6th waning moon of the 2nd lunar month, the Year of the Rooster, at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. His father was the village headman. After his father passed away, he migrated to live with relatives in Tambon Khlong Jinda, Amphoe Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom province. He lived with monks and completed primary school at Wat Preedaram School. In yaer BE2481 (1938) he was ordained as a novice with LP Jai of Wat Cheng Len as his preceptor. He studied the Dhamma and Vinaya for 4 years before entering the ordination ceremony at the Phutthasima of Wat Preedaram (Yai Som) on July 4, BE2484 (1941) with LP Yai of Wat Bang Chang Tai as his preceptor, Phra Ajahn Chiem Wisutthiyano as his kammavachachan, and Phra Ajahn Pliang Yatimani of Wat Jindaram as his anusavanachan.

He stayed at Wat Preedaram and studied Buddhist scriptures, passing the highest level of the Dhamma examination. He also studied Vipassana meditation and seriously studied magic and Buddhist Wicha. The master who passed on his magic knowledge were both laypeople and monks. When he knew where there were great teachers, he would travel to ask for knowledge until he was an expert, such as LP Poon Kesaro, the former abbot of Wat MaiPinKleaw, LP Wong of Wat Thung Phak Kut, Phrakru Palat Tu of Wat Nong Suea. After that, he was determined to practice asceticism to reduce and abandon his desires by heading to the northeast to worship many important holy places. During the Buddhist Lent, he would go on a pilgrimage to Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lopburi province and Uttaradit province. In BE2492 (1949), when LP Sawai returned from his pilgrimage, the Sangha appointed him as the next abbot. At that time, he was only 28 years old and had been a monk for 7 years. When he first became the abbot of Wat Preedaram, the temple was in a state of disrepair. LP Sawai had to use great diligence to renovate and repair it and build new permanent structures. He collected the knowledge he had learned. Cooperate with the villagers to develop development in various aspects gradually until the area of ​​Khlong Jinda subdistrict and especially Wat Preedaram has become no less prosperous than other temples. In terms of famous sacred amulets by LP Sawai, there are many types. LP Sawai was sick with old age and passed away peacefully on November 11, BE2543 (2000) at the age of 80 and 63 years Phansa as a monkhood.

Altar with all the Holy items by LP Anek. The time during my visited have many devotees came and queue to seek blessing.

Photo taken with LP Anek while rebless the Holy items for me.

LP Anek is a good monk who directly received magical knowledge from reverend LP Sawai, the previous abbot of Wat Preedaram. LP Anek resided at Wat Preedaram and he has continuously improved magical knowledge of LP Sawai. LP Anek makes amulets for people to worship and his amulets are accepted by worshipers. Local people say that amulets by LP Anek are as holy and powerful as by LP Sawai. Have many devotees came and queue to seek blessing and also obtained the holy items. I have also order some statues holy items besides amulets.

The Dome Kerdlap and Samphran Hall building.

The Pavilion enshrining the undecay body of LP Sawai (behind the altar). Front altar is venerated the statue of LP Sawai, Phra SangKaChai and Gumanthong. Behind is enshrining the remains of LP Sawai.

Pay respect to undecay body of LP Sawai.

The dormitory for novice monk and also kuti for monk.

The Wooden Chusuwan Pavilion.

The magnificent Ubosot of Wat Preedaram that housing for main principal statue of Phra Buddha LP Nin. At the other side located the old wiharn building with venerated statue of LP Ngern and Yai Som Shrine.

Photo taken in front of Ubosot of Wat Preedaram.

Far away is the crematorium and Hall building of Wat Preedaram.
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Visited To Wat Nong Waeng Royal Monastery (Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon) ~ Khon Kaen - Thailand.

The Wat Nong Waeng was founded in year BE2332, the same year the city was settled in Khon Kaen province. It became a royal temple in year BE2527. The iconic Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon was built and established to celebrate the Golden Jubilee celebrations of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Khon Kaen province's establishment. This Chedi is 50m long on the side and 80m tall and has 9 floors because to followed figure represented His Majesty King Rama 9. Construction was started in BE2533 and it was inaugurated in BE2539. The idea for the Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon came from the highly respected LP Khun Khantigo, the former abbot of Wat Nong Waeng. The stunning nine-story Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, a Chedi unlike any other in Thailand.

Photo taken is spectacular Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon.

The Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon ground floor is center of activity and has venerated a Buddha's Relic inside a chamber with a nine-spired at top roof. Next to it is a life-like resin statue of LP Khun Khantigo, the former abbot.

Photo taken with the sacred Buddha's Relic inside a chamber with a nine-spired at top roof.

The northern side with a table with 108 alms bowls (for donating 108 coins) and another table full of daily Phra Buddha statues. The number 108 was important in ancient India and so it is found in many Buddhist stories, most importantly the 108 signs of perfection to show that he was the Buddha – this is also why there are often 108 symbols on the soles of many large Buddha footprints. The carved wooden doors and window shutters tell the Four Jampa Trees folktale.

Wat Nong Waeng amulets counter.

The picture of the Grand Consecration Ceremony for the First Edition batch of Phra Phuttha MahaNakhon BE2515.

Queue in line for seek blessings.

The picture biography of LP Khun Khantigo, former abbot of Wat Nong Waeng Phra Aram Luang, Khon Kaen province, who built Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon. LP Khun Khantigo also built a Health Center for poor people, support three schools for poor students. The High School, Elementary School and high school for novices where they study Pali and dhamma.

Received blessing by senior monk of Wat Nong Waeng.

The local artisan painting of Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon.

The body of the late LP Khun Khantigo (Phra Dhammawisutthachan) kept for disciples and devotees to pay final respect before Royal Cremation Ceremony. LP Khun Khantigo was passed away on February 20, BE2563.

Above photos for different floors of Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon.

1st floor, main altar with Phra Cinnaraj and Emerald statues. In center is the Chamber to enshrines Buddha's Relic. Besides there are place for seek blessing from monks and amulets counter.

2nd floor, Isan Cultural Museum display the collection of the ancient appliances which rarely seen in nowadays including basketry, Ban Chiang-style pottery, palm-leaf manuscripts, animal traps, and musical instruments. The murals within feature the 35 prohibited rules of Isan people daily life and the painted doors and window shutters show the Sin Sai folktale.

3rd floor, displays some decorative items like nielloware bowls, shells, and tea cups, plus a whole lot of monk fans and magical Leklai. The wall murals are a unique rendering of the Vessantara Jataka set in Isan and the painted doors and window shutters tell the Nang Pom Hom (“Lady with Fragrant Hair”) story.

4th floor, displays a collection of Buddhist sculpture and collection of Buddha images in many different styles. Featured with wall murals are a biography of the former abbot, LP Khun Kantigo, have scenes of him going to school, working his family farm, visiting Germany, and building Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon stupa.

5th floor, a museum hall of the belongings (like dishes and books) of Luang Pu Phraku Palad Budsaba (Bong Sumano), Wat Nong Wang’s fifth abbot. (His picture is on the bed with the typewriters). The wall murals show Isan proverbs and the carved wooden doors and window shutters depict stories from the latter half of the Buddha’s life, including Angulimala and Devadatta trying to kill him.

6th floor, a preceptor hall with its doors and windows are carved and featured the stories from the first half of the Buddha’s life, including his birth, Great Renunciation (the beginning of his quest to find the way to end suffering), and enlightenment. Featured with Golden statues of monks who were some of LP Khun Kantigo’s teachers.

7th floor, venerated a small Laughing Buddha shrine and a bronze bell Rakhang. The carved wooden doors and window shutters tell the Mahanipata Jataka tales, the last ten lives of the Bodhisatta (the Buddha-to-be) before he was born as Prince Siddhattha and was able to reach enlightenment.

8th floor, with 2 cabinets holding Tripitaka of Buddhist Scriptures. Doors and windows are carved and feature the 16 classes of visible deities in the Brahma's world and Buddhist rites. 

9th floor, a small Chedi houses relics of the Buddha. Walk around the walkway can enjoy panoramic view of the town especially Bueng Kaen Nakhon Lake. The carved wooden doors & windows depict the four “formless heavens” where dwellers exist only as consciousness in pure bliss.

One of the stairway led to the top floor of Chedi Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon.

The sacred Buddha's Relic inside a chamber with a nine-spired roof. It’s in a small copy of the nine-spired chamber on the first floor.

The beautiful carved wooden window in 9th floor walkway to depict the four “formless heavens”.

Stunning view of 360-degree view of Khon Kaen city and Bueng Kaen Nakhon lake. The bottom temple building is the Health Center, the High School, Elementary School, high school for novices and the Kuti monk quarters building.

The walkway around the Chedi has mosaic with pattern of animals, zodiac signs and dinosaur playing the kaen (musical instrument made of bamboo). There are also similar mosaics on the walkways around the 2nd and 3rd floors.

The Naga on the stairway handle and around outer wall with the place to kept urn of people’s ashes.

The garden with Phra Buddha statues in Wat Nong Waeng.

Here the school building in Wat Nong Waeng.
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