Wat Dao Rueang

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Operating day: daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Dao Rueang is a temple located in Bang Phut Subdistrict, Mueang Pathum Thani District, Pathum Thani Province. It is a Buddhist temple under the Maha Nikaya sect, playing a significant role in both religious practice and community support. Currently, Phra Kru Prateep Dhammanan (Win) serves as the abbot of Wat Dao Rueang.

 

Wat Dao Rueang was founded in 1880 (B.E. 2423) by Mr. Dao Rueang and his relatives, who donated the land and helped build the temple. The temple was named "Wat Dao Rueang" to honor and commemorate Mr. Dao Rueang, the founder. The temple has also played an essential role in promoting education, starting with teaching the Buddhist doctrine (Phra Pariyatti Dhamma) since 1952 (B.E. 2495). In 1924 (B.E. 2467), the temple was instrumental in the establishment of a local primary school under the supervision of the National Primary Education Commission.

 

The temple is situated in a low-lying area next to the Om Canal, located on the eastern side of the original Chao Phraya River. This area is prone to flooding during the rainy season. Despite the occasional flooding, Wat Dao Rueang remains a central place of worship and community activities.

 

Wat Dao Rueang features several important buildings, including the ubosot (ordination hall), which is constructed in a traditional Thai style with reinforced concrete and brick. It was granted the official boundary (Visung Kamasima) in 1988 (B.E. 2531). The temple also has monk's residences made of reinforced concrete and brick, as well as wooden structures made from teak and hardwood. The abbot's residence is designed in a traditional Thai style with three sections and decorative gables.

 

Other significant buildings include the sermon hall, the cremation hall (Panya Phol Khun Hall), and the multi-purpose hall (Suwan Udom Khun Hall). There are also bell towers, gong halls, and a boat dock made of wood and reinforced concrete. These structures serve both functional and spiritual purposes, supporting the temple's activities and religious ceremonies.

 

Wat Dao Rueang is home to several important sacred objects, including the Phra Sri Ariya Mettaya (the Future Buddha statue) and a replica of Phra Phuttha Sothorn enshrined in the temple’s main hall. The temple also houses Rattanakosin-style Buddha statues from the 24th Buddhist century, with eight statues in total. Additionally, the temple features a lacquered pot and a sermon platform adorned with mother-of-pearl, all of which are significant religious artifacts.

 

Wat Dao Rueang is not only a vital religious center but also a hub for educational and social activities. Its establishment and ongoing support for education have strengthened the local community, making it a place of both spiritual and cultural importance. Wat Dao Rueang continues to serve as a place of worship, learning, and community development.