Sirindhornwararam Temple (Phu Phrao), Ubon Ratchathani Province

Wat Sirindhorn Wararam (Phu Phrao), Ubon Ratchathani Province Located on Phu Phrao near the Chong Mek border checkpoint, the temple has a beautifully ordination hall with an architectural style inspired by Wat Xieng Thong in Laos. Behind the ordination hall is a bas-relief sculpture of a Kalpavriksha tree that glows when energized by sunlight. Because it is made of fluorescent-coated tiles, the glow is clearly visible in the evening. This temple is a tourist attraction and meditation center located in Sirindhorn District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. History of Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao, or as the locals like to call it, “Wat Phu Phrao”, was originally a fertile forest. However, due to the high cliffs and no water sources, no villagers lived there. When Phra Ajahn Boonmak Thitipanno traveled from Laos to spread the Dharma on the Thai side, he came to stay at Phu Phrao around 1952-1955. He asked to beg for alms in this area. Built as a temple, this temple area is near the Chong Mek border crossing, the Thai-Lao border, to be a place for making merit between Thai-Lao brothers and sisters. The area of ​​the temple is approximately 500 rai and is named Wat Phu Phrao. Important things in Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao - The principal Buddha image, the ordination hall - The memorial pagoda of Phra Ajahn Bunmak Thitipanyo - The memorial pagoda of Phra Khru Kamol Phawanakon (Siton Kamol) - The sermon hall, the kitchen - The pond used in the monkhood, approximately 40*80 meters - The Kamol Bhikkhu reservoir, approximately 40 rai - The water retardation weir, the length of the watercourse is approximately 1 kilometer, on the eastern side of the mountain Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z8k2zj8pQfQnjY7U6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 99 4FX9+X3C 99, Tambon Chong Mek, Amphoe Sirindhorn, Ubon Ratchathani 34350 ##taywonchoi ##Spiritual attractions ##Nature attractions ##Ubon Ratchathani ##Ubonratchathani Temple