Wat Pa Noon Sawan

WAT PA NOON SAWAN TEMPLE

Biography of the abbot
Lung Phu Kampan Patta is the abbot of Wat Pa Noon Sa Wan. He was born on January 11, 1933. He came from a big family. He had 4 sisters and 6 brothers. He asked for the permission of his father and mother to be a monk, when he got 19 years old. He was a novice for two years. He became a monk in 1954. Since that day, he has studied Buddhism and religious rites. He also went on pilgrimages to many different places. In order to learn more, he studied with many famous monks about Buddhist miracles. He had extended his belief by giving sacred objects to people who come to the temple. They were things such as the small flag of “Pha Yun" and others.
The inspiration in building temple
Long time ago, the abbot arrived at the forest hill temple, which was in Thawatburee distict, Roi Et. The abbot thought that the place was good for relaxation and meditation. He then built a house at the hill as his residence. The abbot lived for many years and the villagers had faith in him. One day the abbot was meditating in his small hut. Suddenly he saw a temple coming from the sky, above where the abbot was sitting. The abbot thought this was a sign and he wanted to build the temple.
Everyday rituals
The everyday activities that the abbot does include foretelling the future, getting rid of bad luck, interpreting dreams, curing illnesses with magic, helping people get rid of their suffering and pain.

The architecture
Being a graduate of Buddhist theology the abbot has a sense of beauty and he understands fine arts. There is an integration of Cambodian and Indian fine arts at this temple. This beautiful pagoda has seven floors, each telling different stories about Buddhism. The temple is full of history. There are many several Buddhist statues such as, Buddha statues, statues of King of Nagas and various animal statues.
Wat Pa Noon Sa Wan is not a big temple. The style and architecture is similar to the temple in abbots dream. It is located in Ban Yangdor, Tambol Thutthai, Tung Roi-Et. There are many statues which were influenced by Cambodian and Indian style. You can see the big and beautiful Naga statue in the middle of a pond. Behind the pond there are two dragon statues to welcome the visitors. When you follow the path, you will see the big mouth of Hanuman, which you can walk through. The temple is 18 km from Roi Et. There is no bus that goes to the temple. It is open everyday and there is no entrance fee.

DOs and DON’Ts
- Dress appropriately .
- Don’t make noise.
- Don’t touch statues in the temple.
- Don’t sit on the statues.
Advice:
- Take your private car to visit the temple.
- Climb to the top floor and enjoy the view.

Group Information

Boonlue Phonmontree (Meud): He is 18 years old. He likes playing game and reading book. He wants to be a doctor.

Nitipong Promsarn (Nueng): He is 17 years old. He likes reading books and sing a song. He wants to be a teacher.

Phattharaporn Promson (Nan): She is 18 years old. She likes reading book and reading cartoon book. She wants to be a nurse.

Suputtra Sriwiang (Moss): She is 18 years old. She likes listen to radio and reading book. She wants to be a teacher.

Sureeporn Ruklamang (Ann): She is 18 years old. She likes listen to the radio and reading book. She wants to be a nurse.