Finally!! Last day and also last post =P Been wondering myself when I would finish this short travelogue =_=
We only got 2 destinations to go on our last day at Hat Yai. First stop, Wat Hat Yai Nai, The Reclining Buddha Temple.
The wat displays the 35m long reclining Buddha (Phra Phut Mahatamongkon), seem to be the largest in Southern Thailand and claim to be 3rd largest in the world. We were greeted by a lady at one side of the temple, requested us to buy roof tiles to contribute the construction of the temple. We wanted to buy some joss sticks to pray and we asked for the price. Initially she said the amount is up to us but when we were about to take out our money, she said it's 100 Baht -.-'' After that, she began to 'market' some stuffs, again using the name of the temple.
We bought the joss sticks and noticed that there is a long metal bent in a winding manner among the joss sticks. Wondering what is it, we asked the lady. She told us it's for putting some money for the temple after praying =_='' I don't mind giving some money for the temple, but donation should be voluntary and not harass for.
The temple is not very well maintained as the one we have in Penang. Maybe that was the reason they are 'desperate' for donations. Inside the base of temple is the mausoleum where they keep the Buddha Relics and ashes of the deceased.
Our second stop, Wat Koksaman. This is the temple where they plan to built the world's first black jewel LP Tuad statue.
"Luang Phor Thuad (LP Thuad) is a legendary monk of times past. In our generation, he is famous for amulets made in his image which many believe hold great protective powers which have been proven to be effective time and again.
LP Thuad amulets are known for the following powers:
1) Protection from accidents (such as traffic accidents and even natural disasters and so on)
2) Protection from all sorts danger (such as gunfire)
3) Protection from black magic and any form of offensive spells
4) Protection from evil spirits, demons and other hostile malevolent other-wordly entities" - extract from http://thaigurumonks.blogspot.com/2005/09/legendary-luang-phor-thuad.html
My friend wanted to come here to get the amulet for her new car. It's some sort like a car decal with the image of LP Thuad and some mantra writing on both sides. Was thinking of getting one too for my car. Unfortunately for us, we couldn't find it there. Not sure if we are at the right place, as it seems to be more like a Buddhist school.
The big statue of LP Thuad.
We walked around the place for a bit then we stop at a small coffee shop just outside the temple for a short break and quick lunch.
The auntie happily prepared our ice milk tea.
Our ice milk tea, nice but a bit too sweet for me.
Our lunch. No idea what rice was that, but it was good =D
Soon after our lunch, we headed back to our hotel, packed and bye-bye Hat Yai. We'll meet again next time!! xD
We only got 2 destinations to go on our last day at Hat Yai. First stop, Wat Hat Yai Nai, The Reclining Buddha Temple.
We bought the joss sticks and noticed that there is a long metal bent in a winding manner among the joss sticks. Wondering what is it, we asked the lady. She told us it's for putting some money for the temple after praying =_='' I don't mind giving some money for the temple, but donation should be voluntary and not harass for.
The temple is not very well maintained as the one we have in Penang. Maybe that was the reason they are 'desperate' for donations. Inside the base of temple is the mausoleum where they keep the Buddha Relics and ashes of the deceased.
"Luang Phor Thuad (LP Thuad) is a legendary monk of times past. In our generation, he is famous for amulets made in his image which many believe hold great protective powers which have been proven to be effective time and again.
LP Thuad amulets are known for the following powers:
1) Protection from accidents (such as traffic accidents and even natural disasters and so on)
2) Protection from all sorts danger (such as gunfire)
3) Protection from black magic and any form of offensive spells
4) Protection from evil spirits, demons and other hostile malevolent other-wordly entities" - extract from http://thaigurumonks.blogspot.com/2005/09/legendary-luang-phor-thuad.html
My friend wanted to come here to get the amulet for her new car. It's some sort like a car decal with the image of LP Thuad and some mantra writing on both sides. Was thinking of getting one too for my car. Unfortunately for us, we couldn't find it there. Not sure if we are at the right place, as it seems to be more like a Buddhist school.
We walked around the place for a bit then we stop at a small coffee shop just outside the temple for a short break and quick lunch.
Soon after our lunch, we headed back to our hotel, packed and bye-bye Hat Yai. We'll meet again next time!! xD
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