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Wat Nong Hu Ling | Maha Sarakham Province

Wat Nong Hu Ling | Maha Sarakham Province

This temple is a beautiful and striking sight, with its ordination hall shaped like an Ananta Naga boat, designed by the abbot, Phra Khru Bowonthammakhun. Its shape is distinct from other temples in Maha Sarakham, representing the boat-shaped ordination hall, symbolizing the boat of merit.
The temple also features Buddhist mysteries hidden in various corners of the ordination hall. For example, the entrance to the ordination hall is in four directions, representing the Four Noble Truths. The principal Buddha image enshrined inside the ordination hall is in the posture of delivering the first sermon, intended for those entering the ordination hall. It's like listening to the Buddha's teachings.
General Information
Location: Ban Nong Hu Ling, Mittraphap Subdistrict, Ka Dam District, Maha Sarakham Province
Highlights: The Ananta Naga boat-shaped chapel
Architecture
The boat-shaped chapel: Designed by Phra Khru Bowon Thammakhun (Niwat Chakkawro), the Abbot of Mittraphap Subdistrict, Area 1. Dhamma Riddles
The four entrances and exits represent the Four Noble Truths.
The swan statue at the stern of the boat represents the path to heaven and nirvana.
The five-headed Naga glass wall represents the Five Precepts.
The entrance to the chapel: Known as the "Gate of Goodness," where one must bow low to show respect to the principal Buddha image.
The principal Buddha image: The Buddha image in the First Sermon posture, made of nine metals. It's like listening to the Buddha's teachings directly.
Activities and Attractions
Prayers and Blessings: Pay homage to the principal Buddha image in the First Sermon posture, "Phra Phuttha Maha Chai Mongkol Metanee Dol Sarakham Phithak."
Architectural Walk: Learn about the mysteries of Dhamma embedded in every part of the ubosot.
Visit the Phra Chedi Samphob: This beautiful new structure is currently under construction.
Getting there: Take Roi Et Road, approximately 10 kilometers from Maha Sarakham city. When you reach Ban Khao, you'll see a sign
directing you to Wat Nong Hu Ling.
Address: Mittraphap Subdistrict, Kae Dam District, Maha Sarakham Province.
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/7ULKMPkJR8UMa4RC9
Open: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.