Wat Tha Mai
Wat Tha Mai (Thai: วัดท่าไม้, pronounced [wát tʰâː máːj]) is a Buddhist temple in Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, Thailand. It was known for sacred objects such as amulets and talismans. Many Thai celebrities visit this temple as part of their philanthropy and benefit from fortune telling by abbot Pra Ar Jan Uten Sirisaro. These activities have been criticized as commercialization of Buddhism. The temple is also well known in Thailand for placing its decals on rear windows of visitors' cars, producing more than 30,000 stickers each month.
History
In 1977, a monk named Yod Chai wanted to find a peaceful place to practice dharma. Someone recommended a place around "Pak Klong Korg Mhu" (lit. 'mouth of the pigsty canal'). Yod Chai invited the villagers to build the house for monks. Form the event the monks and villagers united. They asked for a permit to build with the name “Sum nak shong pot ti reum rang si”. The temple was established in 1977 on land received from King Rama Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1994. On 28 February 1989 they changed the name to Wat Tha Mai by order of the ministry of education.
References
- ^ "วัดท่าไม้ ประวัติความเป็นมา การเดินทาง". Horoscope.sanook.com. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "วัดท่าไม้ สมุทรสาคร สถานที่สักการะสิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ดูดวง-แก้กรรม". Travel.kapook.com. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ Satrusayang, Cod (4 February 2013). "The Crisis in Thai Buddhism". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "สติ๊กเกอร์วัดท่าไม้ 'ความศักดิ์สิทธิ์' ทั่วท้องถนน" [Wat Tha Mai stickers: Holiness on the roads]. Voice TV. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
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