Wat Pha Sang Tham
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Buddhist Temple in Koh Phangan Wat Pah SaengDhamma
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 Wat Pha Sang Tham, also know as Pah Saeng Dhamma is located next to the Phangan's Chinese Temple is well worth a visit if only for this reason. Interesting for its Buddha statues and saints images, the temple set right in a lush forest. Expect to see large elephants and Buddha images set all around the courtyard. Uncrowded and quiet place, Wat Paa Sang Tham has a lots ‘spirit houses' are scattered around the area.
This stunning temple has a superb location a little to the south of Ao Chaloklum bay must be one of the most beautiful places of worship in Koh Phangan. Nowadays the alley's mouth has been opened up and you can see the temple in all its glory from the road. |
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Highlights and Features |
| There is a small Chinese shrine at the grounds of the wat that features striking carved Taoist gods, dragons, traditional Chinese paintings plus an outstanding red-gold-and-green colour theme. The shrine was built in 2014 and, as its name suggests, devoted to Kuan Im, the Goddess of Mercy in Taoist mythology (also known as Guanyin and Kannon). Her big image carved from a white marble is dominated here. |
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| There are lots of pictures of her in different acts and in a variety of sizes together with other deities. The most common image of her is the one in a white flowing robe wearing pearl necklaces.
Devotees who believe in her claim that part of her supernatural power is to grant fertility, therefore it is common to see her surrounded by statues of babies and little children. |
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| Behind a shrine you will find out structure of ubosot, the place where the monks do their the daily pray and there is the main Buddha image along with other, smaller Buddha images. The main ubosot (or temple hall) is in a very simple style. Just a short visit there about the strong connection between wats and the island's everyday life; Locals come to pray and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism. An experience not to be missed. Good for those looking for a place to meditate. |
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| Another point of interest is a small chedi on the hill side where people can go up to and have a closer look at. It features a seated golden Buddha image nearby. |
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Opening hours: 06:00 - 18:00; Enter is free.
Location: near the main road between Thongsala and Ao Chaloklum, Koh Phangan |
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