Visiting Wat Phu Man Fah in Buri Ram Province of Thailand is an extraordinary experience.
The scale of what is being constructed there is beyond our imagination. The temple complex is vast and stunning, spanning approximately 79 acres. The monk responsible for overseeing this monumental project informed us that it could take over 100 years to complete. It is his life's mission, dedicated not only to his own spiritual journey but also to the legacy he leaves for future generations.
Many people volunteer their time and resources to contribute to the temple's construction, driven solely by their faith and dedication. Monthly donations to the temple foundation are common, illustrating the depth of belief that drives this endeavor.
The sculptures, pagodas, and buildings within the temple grounds are both immense and exquisite. Even after spending a considerable amount of time exploring, we couldn't help but be awestruck by the magnitude of the work accomplished here. It truly stands as one of the greatest Buddhist temples we have ever had the...
Read moreBeautiful newly constructed temple (Wat Phu Man Fah) not too far from the main city. Does get extremely congested during the weekend, particularly the wishing Buddha. Plenty of parking, have place to sit and order food. In a few more years when this Wat is complete I think it will be even more popular, but need a shade as it can get really hot during the afternoon. Apart from that beautiful place and...
Read moreThis will be an incredible site when finished. But now it's basically a construction site with many temples and buildings in various stages of completion. Many in the old Khymer design like in Phi Mai. We were allowed to walk around and take pictures but couldn't enter any buildings. Still spent over 2 hours wandering around. Was worth the trip out to see a huge temple complex being built from...
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