Kunaram Temple - The Mummified Monk
The body of Koh Samui’s most famous petrified monk, Lung Pordaeng, is on display in a specially designed box to commemorate him in the Kunaram Temple. He died more than 25 years ago, when sitting in a meditation position. He is still in exactly that same position and his body shows few signs of any major change. Wat Khunaram is located on the 4169 ring-road between the Na Muang waterfalls and Hua Thanon. Read More →
The Coral Buddha Temple on Samui
Formerly one of Samui’s primary attractions, this petite, traditional statue is nowadays only visited by Buddhist partisans. Whilst it’s kind of run for down, the Coral Buddha is still admired and is a put of admire for the monastics from Wat Sumret, which lies nearby. The only direction premonition is a petite, shabby plank which is localized parallel to the road. It is easily to overlook as driving recent then lookout! The Coral Buddha Temple is situated on the 4169 ring-road, approx. half a mile West of Hua Thanon. photo credit: .Live.Your.Life. | in Bangkok Read More →
Wat Phra Yai on Koh Samui
Wat Phra Yai is the home of Ko Samui’s probably most famed landmark: the Large Buddha stature. Wat Phra Yai is Samui’s Temple of the Huge Buddha, with its shelfmark twelve metre great Buddha statue. Built in 1972, this iconic temple on a small isle that is colligated to the primary isle by a bridge. The temple grounds as well home a center for meditation, different arrangement for inspired visitants. As visiting any temple in Thailand, it’s distinctive to abide by the classic dominates of coiffe and etiquette which includes wearing long pants, sleeves and removing your shoes earlier incoming the real temple. Large buddha, Ko samui from jetalone on Vimeo. Obvious from some kilometres distant, even from your airplane chair as approaching or going away Ko Samui, the 12-meter... Read more ...
Top 10 Things to Do & See while on Samui Island – Thailand
In light of its spectacular Andaman waters with their clear water and coral reefs, rich animal and plant life, top-notch resorts and intense party scene, Samui has set itself apart as one of Thailand’s most popular resort destinations. There’s plenty to do in the towns as well as out and about on the water, underwater and in the forest. The monthly Full Moon parties that take place on a neighbouring island are an absolute requirement for all full-throttle partiers. All of this together makes for a first-class holiday in one of Thailand’s most coveted locations. Temple of the Big Buddha Wat Phra Yai is Samui’s Temple of the Big Buddha, with its signature 12 metre tall Buddha statue. Built in 1972, this iconic temple sits on a little island that is connected to the main... Read more ...
