Saturday, February 8, 2025

Visiting Wat Tha Sabaeng ~ Met With LP Tom (Phra Ajahn Tom) ~ Roi Et - Thailand (Part 2/2).

In part 2/2, we came to new section of temple grounds and some part still under construction. The overall landscape Wat Tha Sabaeng is beautiful along the Chi River and there are additional buildings being built in the spacious grounds area. The unique of Wat Tha Sabaeng is with venerated 2 Big Phayanak Naga statues facing the Chi River. The wind blows cool and comfortable and suitable for coming to worship and find a quiet place to sit and meditate.
Phra Ajahn Tom (LP Tom Papasaro) with Phra Phuttha Sahing Hongsa (Luang Pho Saen Kham) image above. This is sacred ancient statue with 1700 years old venerated in Wat Tha Sabaeng pavilion building.

Phra Ajahn Tom (LP Tom Papasaro) is considered to be one of the most famous young monks in the Isan region in the present era. Most importantly, Phra Ajahn Tom is also considered a young monk who is an expert in creating sacred objects and amulets. He is a revered Buddhist monk in Thailand, known for his wisdom, spiritual teachings and contributions to meditation and Buddhist practices. He gained recognition for his mastery of ancient spiritual traditions and his compassionate guidance for both lay people and monastics. He emphasizes the development of mindfulness and loving-kindness as a path toward inner peace and enlightenment. His teachings often integrate traditional Buddhist doctrines with practical advice for modern life, making him a respected figure among those seeking spiritual growth. His followers highly regard him for his humility, simplicity, and dedication to spreading the teachings of Buddhism. In same yaer BE2566, he was held the position Thananukrom in Phra Thammawaratit 'Phrakru Phalat Sukwat' & Thananukrom in Phra Ratchaphrommachariyakun 'Phrakru Phalat Anusorn Phabhasaro'. In year BE2567, he was appointed as a royal monk of the rank of Raj with the title of Phrarajawatcharavittayakhom Udomworakitjanukit Mahakanisorn Bowonlomaram Khamwasi.

The new section site and temple gate of Wat Tha Sabaeng. Very beautiful of White Chedi temple gate style.
This is the place of wooden pavilion to meet Phra Ajahn Tom with all devotees. When the time i arrived, Phra Ajahn Tom was occupied with visitors from government officers for blessing event. We all have to waiting outside first. 
Many devotees waiting in line below the tent. I been told to waited up to 1 or 2 hours for my turns. I decided to came visit again later at evening.
Photo taken with wooden pavilion Wat Tha Sabaeng. This pavilion housing for many sacred Buddha statues included the main Phra Phuttha Sahing Hongsa (Luang Pho Saen Kham) statue.
Surrounding in temple area with these 2 new buildings under construction. Phra Ajahn Tom supervised and raised funds for these 2 project.
Shrine for Tao Wessuwan with White Phayanak Naga statue.
LP Thuad and Phra Phutthacharn Toh statues.
Photo taken (with selfie) with big statues Naga Phayanak ~ Grandfather Phaya Sri Suwannakathibodi (Yellow Naga) and Grandmother Phaya Sri Pathummanakdevi (Green Naga). Naga of the Chi River Wat Tha Sabaeng.
Shrine for Phra Nak Prok Buddha and Monk statues.
There were many peacocks perched on the wood slat.
Building and Phaya Purisat as guardian at front.
Shrine for Drum and other Holy stuffs.
Photo taken with Phaya Purisat, it's said to help people escape danger, imprisonment and suffering. Phaya Purisat is also said to help people stand on their own feet and change the dark side to light. 
Took some photo for this wooden pavilion from outsite area.
Evening time when i returned to visited Wat Tha Sabaeng.
New pavilion under construction and area at front side covered in muddy.
Luckily met with Phra Ajahn Tom when he walked to construction site to inspected the building works. I was waited a while to met Phra Ajahn Tom and pay my respects.
Photo taken with Phra Ajahn Tom, I am very happy to have the opportunity to pay respects to Phra Ajahn Tom of Wat Tha Sabaeng for the first time in life.
Phra Ajahn Tom of Wat Tha Sabaeng inspected the works for the new pavilion building that under construction. The temple is currently in development. Must come back to visit again in future.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Visiting Wat Tha Sabaeng ~ LP Tom (Phra Ajahn Tom) ~ Roi Et - Thailand (Part 1/2).

Wat Tha Sabaeng temple grounds is along the Chi River. There are 2 sections to this temple. The old section “original” established community temple grounds and also the new section is under construction. Wat Tha Sabaeng was established in 1862 by first abbot Phra Khanthiphiram, temple originally named was Wat Tan Tha Sabaeng. Later, in 1938, it received the Royal Wisungkhamsima. And the name has been changed to Wat Tha Sabaeng since then. Received the Wisungkhamsima title on November 28, 1938. There is a current abbot Phrakru Suthiwaropas. For part 1/2, we will sharing photos for old section Wat Tha Sabaeng.
Phrakru Suthiwaropas (Sa-at Phabhasaro, Sirisan) abbot of Wat Tha Sabaeng & Deputy abbot of Thung Khao Luang district. Together with Phra Ajahn Tom (LP Tom) ~ Phra Baitika Anusorn Phabhassaro.

The pavilion building of Wat Tha Sabaeng.
Temple surrounding area with Wiharn building at opposite side.
The building Hall and Bell Tower of Wat Tha Sabaeng.
Big statue of Phra Phuttha Sirindhorn MahaMuni (Luang Pu Khao) in Wat Tha Sabaeng.
The sacred Wiharn building of temple Wat Tha Sabaeng.
The land area of Wat Tha Sabaeng and far behind is the Crematorium building.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Visiting Wat Chalong ~ Wat Chaiyathararam - Temple Of LP Chaem - Phuket - Thailand.

Wat Chalong, (is derived from the Thai word "chalang," meaning "to connect" or "to link."), built at the beginning on 19th century during the reign of King Rama III, Its real name is Wat Chaiyathararam. Locals and many Thai tourists come to pray and pay respects to several revered monks who were the founders of Wat Chalong, Among them Luang Phor Chaem and Luang Phor Chuang, who led the citizens of Chalong subdistrict fighting against the Chinese rebellion in 1876 and with their knowledge of herbal medicine helped the injured. Now Wat Chalong is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Phuket, serving as a center for Buddhist worship, education, and community activities.
Mural painting of LP Chaem inside the chedi building. Luang Phor Chaem, Wat Chalong, Phuket, was a great southern Thai Guru who lived between BE2371-2452 and was in monkhood for 60 years. He was highly respected as a great miraculous Guru Monk in Phuket and is well known to Malaysia’s Buddhists, so was often invited to Malaysia to ordain new monks and administer important religious ceremonies.
Wiharn Monument of Luang Phor's Wat Chalong.
Inside the Wiharn with gilded LP Chaem statues.
Photo taken with all LP Chaem statues, behind the glass door.
The famous Plykaew Elephant statue on foreground Wat Chalong.
The main Ubosot of Wat Chalong.
Iconic 60 meter height of Chedi building in Wat Chalong. The grand Chedi dominating Wat Chalong is reputed to contain a splinter of Relic Lord Buddha's bone. Take your time exploring the Chedi, which has intricate wall paintings depicting Buddha's life story and various images. Some restoration in progress.
The first floor inside the Chedi with veneration various Golden Phra Buddha statues and mural painting.
The second floor main altar also with veneration various Golden Phra Buddha statues and many Top monks statues.
Wat Chalong Grand Chedi is built on three floors so feel free to climb all the way to the top floor will lead you to a glass display where the fragment of bone can be contemplated. Photos taken with sacred Relic Bone of Lord Buddha.
Scenic view surrounding temple Wat Chalong and impressive beautiful natural scenery. Climb all the way to the top floor terrace to get a nice bird view on the entire temple grounds.
Collection and portrait of LP Chaem, LP Chuang and LP Kluem.
This stunning temple, built in the early 19th century, is famous for housing a sacred bone relic of Lord Buddha. This sacred relic from Sampdoti Vihara, Colombo Sri Lanka. Now it was enshrined here at Wat Chalong (Wat Chaiyathararam) on 9th April BE2542, Phuket, Thailand.
Here is an exquisite masterpiece of Thai architecture old wooden house. You can find an air-conditioned exhibition hall of LP Chaem. It displays life-like wax models of Luang Phor Chaem, Luang Phor Chuang, Luang Phor Kleum and Luang Pu Thuad, along with antique Thai furniture and Benjarong porcelain. 
Photo taken with LP Chaem wax statue.
The antique Thai furniture, old portrait of LP Chaem (sitting at at front of exquisite masterpiece of Thai architecture wooden house) and Benjarong porcelain. 
Photo taken with LP Chuang wax statue.
Photo taken with LP Kluem wax statue.
Taking a walk around the temple complex will greet you with views of stunning gardens, incredible structures and this amulets counter of Wat Chalong.
The crematorium building of Wat Chalong.
The new Prang Chedi building still in construction progress. Photo taken at front side.
Can't go in, works still in progress for inside interior wiharn.
The restoration works for this wiharn building and surrounding area.

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