Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Bangkok - Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmasimaram - Temple of King Rama 4

Wat Ratchapadit is a relatively compact temple, built in 1864 on a former coffee plantation King Rama IV bought to turn it into a temple of Dhammayutika Nikaya, an austere order of Buddhism founded by himself, so that people living in the Grand Palace had a place to practice meditation near their residences. Wall paintings in the main ordination hall are also the highlights. The wall paintings depicts the royal ceremonies over 12 months, as well as some significant works and events of King Rama IV.


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Bangkok - Wat Awut Wikasitaram - Maechi Boonruen

Mae Chi Boon Reun was born in 4th March 2437 and passed away in 7th September 2507 at the age of 70 years old. She was a very close disciple of Lp Sod Wat Paknam and teacher to CK Udom.










Monday, February 19, 2018

Samut Songkram - Wat Bang Ka Phom











Samut Songkhram - Wat Kaew Charoen - LP Yod

Luang Phor Yod is a direct disciple of Luang Pu Jai, Wat Sadej and is also the grand-nephew of Luang Pu Yim, Wat Nong Bua, Kanchanaburi province. Luang Phor Yod's disciple is presently the famous guru monk Chao Khun Surasak of Wat Pradoo.  LP Yord passed away on the 12th March 1998 at the age of 86.