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Wat Thaton occupies an area of more than 160 acres and spreads over several rolling hills. The temple is situated on the bank of the Mae Kok river and offers beautiful scenery.
Capacity : 20 persons (Reccommend booking two weeks in advance). We request new students stay for a minimum of 7 days for their frist retreat.
Description : The retreat is widely open for both beginner and experienced meditatiors. On the retreat, all mediatators are requested to keep silence at all times except when giving meditation reports.
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2008-11-10 17:47:15
Comment by:
TT
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 The Uposatha Hall or Ordination is located on Level 2.
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2008-11-10 17:48:34
Comment by:
Tt
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 The White Buddha (Level 3) can be seen just above the main complex.
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2008-11-10 17:49:41
Comment by:
TT
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The Phra Nakprok - Vipassana Meditation Center in the level 4.
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2008-11-10 17:50:40
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TT
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 Glass pagoda or the Chedi Kaew in the top (level 5).
But while I had been there, the chedit was just under construction.
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2008-11-10 17:54:38
Comment by:
TT
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 Chaomae Guan Im (The Bodhisattva of Great Compassion)
The Sanskrit name "Avalokiteshvara" means "who looks upon the world with compassion".
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2008-11-10 17:58:39
Comment by:
TT
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 Monk's house (Kuti), I guess it is for Abbot.
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2008-11-10 17:59:15
Comment by:
TT
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 Main Stupa
This domed memorial building with a solid core that enshrines Buddha Relics. The relics are buried inside the solid interior. The actual relics include ashes, hairs, bone fragments, or other cremated remains.
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2008-11-10 18:01:02
Comment by:
TT
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 Nice panoramic view, if you are at the view point of the temple.
Maekok (Kok River) is passing the moutains and Thaton village.
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2009-01-20 09:46:50
Comment by:
Panyavudho Bhikkhu
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Wat Thaton International Meditation Center
www.wat-thaton.org
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