Wat Aranyawiwake, Buddhist monastery in Mae Taeng, Thailand
Wat Aranyawiwake is a forest monastery in Mae Taeng built according to Thai Forest Tradition principles with a focus on meditation practice. The grounds feature simple structures including meditation areas, monastic quarters, and prayer halls arranged among natural surroundings.
The monastery was founded in the 20th century when Luang Pho Mun Bhuridatta discovered the location after searching through Mae Taeng District. This establishment followed the broader forest monastery movement that grew across northern Thailand.
The monastery is home to an active monastic community that practices daily meditation and maintains Theravada Buddhism. Visitors can observe the spiritual rhythm of monastic life as monks go about their daily routines.
The monastery sits in a natural environment with a quiet, rural character removed from urban areas. Visitors should allow time to explore the grounds and be prepared for seasonal rains that affect the region.
The grounds function as a meditation center where monks conduct forest meditation practice while remaining in close contact with nature. This approach differs from urban temples by using the natural surroundings as an essential part of spiritual training.
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