Wat Mae Raeng

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 17.00

 

Wat Mae Raeng is an old local Buddhist temple in Mae Raeng Subdistrict, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province. Affiliated with the Mahanikaya Buddhist order, the temple is known for its history as a restored abandoned temple, its close connection with the local community, and its important sacred objects including Buddha images, a Tripitaka hall and a chedi dating back to 1697.

 

The temple covers 5 rai and 22 square wah. Its main monastic structures include an ubosot, viharn, sermon hall and monks’ residences. Wat Mae Raeng remains a community temple where local people come for merit-making, Buddhist ceremonies and cultural activities. For visitors, it offers a quiet stop on a cultural route through Pa Sang District.

 

Historically, Wat Mae Raeng was once an abandoned temple. It was later restored through the leadership of a village headman named Muen Kham and the support of local residents. They invited Phra Kruba Panya to preside over the reconstruction of the temple, turning the once-abandoned religious site back into an active place of worship.

 

The temple’s important sacred objects include Buddha images, a Tripitaka hall and a chedi. The chedi was built in 1697, making it one of the key historical elements of the temple. The Tripitaka hall reflects the importance of preserving Buddhist teachings, while the Buddha images remain the spiritual focus for worshippers and local residents.

 

Wat Mae Raeng received its royal grant of consecrated boundary, or Wisungkhamsima, on October 14, 1982. This is an important milestone in the temple’s religious history because it formally recognizes the boundary used for monastic ceremonies in the ubosot. The temple’s story therefore reflects both community devotion and the continued role of Buddhism in Mae Raeng Subdistrict.

 

The atmosphere of Wat Mae Raeng is simple, peaceful and community-oriented. Visitors can pay respect to the Buddha images, observe the temple architecture and learn about the local religious history of Pa Sang. Modest dress and respectful behavior are recommended, especially around the ubosot, viharn, chedi and Tripitaka hall.

 

Getting There is convenient by private car or rental vehicle. From Lamphun city, travel toward Pa Sang District and continue into Mae Raeng Subdistrict. The temple can be included in a half-day cultural route with Ban Don Luang Handicraft Village, Wat Ko Muang, Wat Pa Buk, Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha and other local attractions in Pa Sang.

 

 

A: Wat Mae Raeng is located in Mae Raeng Subdistrict, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province.

 

A: Wat Mae Raeng was built in 1697.

 

A: Yes. It was once abandoned and was later restored by village headman Muen Kham, local residents and Phra Kruba Panya.

 

A: Important sacred objects include Buddha images, a Tripitaka hall and a chedi.

 

A: The temple received its royal consecrated boundary on October 14, 1982.

 

A: Nearby places include Ban Don Luang Handicraft Village, Wat Ko Muang, Wat Pa Buk and Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha.