Wat Pha Luangta Maha Bua, Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Description
Wat Pha Luangta Maha Bua is a Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi Province in western Thailand. The grounds include several traditional prayer halls, open pavilions and quiet gardens that invite visitors to linger.
History
Monks opened the temple in the mid-nineties as a place of meditation and teaching. Five years later they began taking in injured animals, which made the site internationally known.
Culture
The name honors a well-known monk whose teachings shaped the founding. Visitors today see simple meditation halls and gardens where monks follow the daily rhythm of Buddhist practice.
Practical
The grounds open daily from midnight to 4 PM, with admission requiring a fee. Buses run regularly between Bangkok and the temple site in Sing District.
Did you know?
Authorities discovered more than one hundred tigers on the grounds and moved them to government facilities. The story made the site a global topic in media and animal welfare debates.
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