Phu Khao Noi Temple (Wat phu khao noi ) translated from Thai means “small mountain temple”. He is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the entire province of Suratthani, and not just on Phangan Island. Geographically, the temple is located near Koh Phangan Hospital, near Ao Hin Kong Beach. Separate place lonely, very characteristic of island temples, not spoiled the attention of travel agencies. The temple of strong energy, interesting for visits to people who speak English or have previously found information about how important to the culture of Thailand is this is a historic place.
The content of the article
- 1 Wat Phu Khao Noi
- 2 Historical background
- 3 Information to visit
- 4 On the map
Wat Phu Khao Noi
People experienced and have already visited large temples, where tourists brought in droves, Phu Kao Noi seems small, nondescript, dirty and generally incomprehensible what is special about him and why was there to come. There are no giant statues like Luang Phor Thuat in Samui Wat Bophuttarama, there is no big architectural ensemble, as in the Chinese Temple on Phangan. Usual, slightly shabby, almost deserted Phu Kao Noi is valuable not paints and by hundred bats, and by a temple whose history counts almost 130 years.
In the temple classes are held with Thai children during their holidays, where children are introduced to Buddhism and encourage the pursuit of those who is seriously interested in questions from this area. Wat Phu Kao Noi – it is also a center for studying meditative vipassana techniques on Phangan What makes this center so special is teaching at English language. Lessons are generally spoken in Thai, but for farang is an exception and an opportunity, thanks to the abbot of the temple, who is fluent in English.
History reference
Wat Phu Khao Noi founded in 1889 by Luang Po Vachir or Phra Kru Vibon Tassan is the patriarch and native of Phangan from very dear family. Luang Po was born on Phangan in 1847 and a long time was a monk at the temple of Ampawana, which is located meters in 300 from the subject of our conversation. Being a follower of Buddhism with great experience and experience, Phra Crew Vibon Tassan looked after himself a separate place for deep meditations and found it on top of the hill with a beautiful view.
Caught away from everyone on Phangan, even from his monastic brethren, the monk went deep into the practice of vipassana, and also, gradually was engaged in the construction of the temple, which was named Phu Kao Noi – small temple on the mountain. Thais like this asceticism after years Phra Cru Vibon Tassanstal one of the most respected clergymen of the island. Even a hundred years later the temple, and especially monk’s personal meditation place where access is prohibited is simple laymen, is considered a place of power and fulfillment of desires.
Founded in the period of the Kingdom of Rattanakosin (from 1782 to 1932 years), in September 1997, the temple Phu Khao Noi was registered Department of Fine Arts of Thailand as historical object. An important historical artifact is The central pagoda, built in the style of an ancient Thai castle, on the basis of which are inscribed texts from the teachings of the Buddha. Around the pagoda there is an ensemble of eight buildings of various architectural types: octagonal and bell-shaped pagodas, with curved corners, castle-style pagodas and Burmese chedis. In the old main hall (ubosot) is the statue of the Buddha subjugating the god of death Maru.
Buddhist temple on Phangan, Phu Khao Noi
Information to visit
Open from 6 to 18 o’clock, in fact, from dawn to dusk.
On the map
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