Wat Nong Ya Plong

Wat Nong Ya Plong Attractions Prachuap is located at 147 Nong Ya Plong Village, R.P.C. Road, Moo 4, Sila Loi Subdistrict, Sam Roi Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It is under the Mahayana Buddhist monastic order and covers an area of 9 rai, 3 ngan, and 75 square wah. The temple’s land borders private land to the north and east, while mountains lie to the south and west.

 

Wat Nong Ya Plong was established on June 13, 1986, by Mrs. Lenglai Wisetsombat, a community leader who played a crucial role in building the Heang Hill Monastery in the pink zone. In 1985, she raised funds to purchase land from Mr. Prajak Phutthaputthapong to request the establishment of a temple, receiving official approval for its establishment in 1986.

 

Architecture and Facilities Wat Nong Ya Plong features several structures, including: Ubosot: 25 meters wide and 50 meters long, constructed in 1990, built of reinforced concrete. Assembly Hall: 10 meters wide and 28 meters long, built in 1977. Prayer Hall: 10 meters wide and 14 meters long, also built in 1977. Monk's Quarters: Three buildings constructed of half concrete and half wood. Vihara: 7 meters wide and 28 meters long, built in 1974. Multi-purpose Hall: 10 meters wide and 30 meters long, constructed in 1987. Funeral Hall: One building of half concrete and half wood. Kitchen: One building. Crematorium: One building. Additionally, Wat Nong Ya Plong houses a principal Buddha statue in the ubosot, modeled after Luang Pho Wat Rai King.

 

The temple is led by Phra Maha Bunchu Kittiyano, a well-respected figure in the community. It also hosts a Buddhist Study School that opened in 1987, aiming to promote education for monks and local residents.

 

Wat Nong Ya Plong serves not only as a sacred site for worship and meditation but also as a cultural and educational center within the community. It provides a space for individuals to learn and deepen their understanding of Dharma. Furthermore, the temple offers a tranquil atmosphere for visitors seeking peace and spiritual growth amidst its serene and natural surroundings.