The ongoing construction of this beautiful Udon Museum / Temple / Pagoda Shrine at the Wat Pa Ban Tad temple is in memory of Thailand's head monk Luang Ta Phra Maha Bua Yansampanno. His bones are placed in the top tower of the pagoda shrine as a symbol of peace, good health and good luck to all around him.
Thailand Head Monk & The Shrine in his memory
Luang Ta Phra Maha Bua Yansampanno
Wat Pa Ban Tat Temple
Thammachedi Museum
Thammachedi Museum Luang Ta Phra Maha Bua Yansampanno @ Wat Pa Ban Tat temple
The tip of the gold spire at the Wat Pa Ban Tad temple contains the bones of Thailands head monk Luang Ta Phra Maha Bua Yansampanno. On the anniversary of his birthday the 12th August 2020 bones were handed over and placed at the top of the pargoda spire at a public ceremony in the attendance of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak Archarajkumari.
Note: My dear wife and her wheelchaired mum were lucky enough to attend this ceremony in honor of Thailands head monk Luang Ta Phra Maha Bua Yansampanno.
Footnote: From my own personal experience this shrine is breathtaking and so beautiful, a sense of calmness around the whole place.
Wat Phothisomphorn (Udon Thani City)
Many of you may have practiced meditation in various religious places in the provinces to calm your mind and bring prosperity to your lives. Those who have never practiced meditation might think that the sites must be in rough areas to strengthen our patience and must be far away for tranquility. In fact, meditation can be practiced in general temples. The extent of calmness and intention depends on the mind of the practitioners. Wat Phothisomphorn in Udon Thani Province is another very significant temple in the mediation category. It emphasizes the dharma practice and following the teachings of Lord Buddha as well as the famous instructors. The atmosphere in the temple is nice and pleasant which resembles those in other temples. The temple has well-known instructor teachings attached around the area for Buddhists to come and learn. Moreover, the temple has many other interesting venues such as Phra Borommathat Thamma Chedi, a pagoda built on the occasion of His Majesty the Late King, King Rama IX, 80th Birthday Anniversary.
Wat PA Ban Tad
'An experience never to be missed'
The views from around and within the temple are stunning, the main entrance is a gradual walk towards the two main buildings, inside is a sense of calmness, the architectural detail is beautiful, the amount of historical sculpture inlays around external walls is a visual journey to study more closely, the detailed work of the temple buildings is something to admire. I was blown away why Buddhism is so significant to the Thai people.