Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana located at 99 Ban Ruam Chai Phatthana, Village No. 2, Pa Deng Subdistrict, Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi Province, Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana spans approximately 15 rai and is surrounded by the natural beauty of mountains and the local community. The temple borders a mountainside to the north, an irrigation canal to the south, a cooperative project boundary to the east, and private land to the west.

 

Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana was officially founded on August 10, 1994, under the guidance of Phra Mana Sumano in collaboration with local villagers. Together, they built this temple as a center for meditation practices and for hosting regular religious activities. The temple received its consecrated boundary (Visungkhamsima) on June 26, 1995, measuring 25 meters wide and 30 meters long.

 

Important Structures within Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana Several key buildings serve religious and meditation purposes at Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana: Ubosot (Ordination Hall): Built in 1992, this Thai-style ordination hall measures 25 meters by 30 meters and serves as a main place of worship. Sala Kan Parian (Monk Assembly Hall): A reinforced concrete structure measuring 6 meters by 9 meters, built in 1988, used for monk assemblies and other religious gatherings. Monk Residences: There are 10 monk residences on the temple grounds, providing accommodation for resident monks. Vihara (Sanctuary Building): Constructed in 1988, this single-story reinforced concrete structure is used for meditation practices. Multi-Purpose Pavilion: A wooden pavilion, 6 meters by 9 meters, also built in 1988, serves as a versatile space for various activities. Additional facilities, such as restrooms, are available for the convenience of visitors and practitioners.

 

Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana is currently overseen by Phra Mana Sumano, the abbot, who ensures that the temple maintains a peaceful and meditative atmosphere. The temple aims to be a sanctuary for spiritual growth and a hub for community-based religious activities.

 

Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana serves not only as a meditation center but also as a focal point for community faith and unity. It promotes meditation practices and community service, embodying the spirit of cooperation and devotion among the local residents.

 

Getting to Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana By Private Car: Take Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) from Bangkok toward Phetchaburi Province. Upon reaching the Khao Wang intersection in Phetchaburi, turn onto Highway 3171 (Phetchaburi-Kaeng Krachan Road) toward Kaeng Krachan District. Continue until reaching Pa Deng Subdistrict, where signs direct you to Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana. Follow these signs and drive for another 10-15 kilometers to reach the temple in Ban Ruam Chai Phatthana, Village No. 2. Wat Ruam Chai Phatthana stands as a center for meditation and faith, dedicated to fostering spiritual and social development within the community.