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Photos and Videos of Wat Suan Mokkh, Chaiya , Thailand

I believe that these two photos show Buddhadassa Bhikku's Kuti where he lived for many years at Suan Mokkh temple in Chaiya. I think it has been turned into a library now, but not sure about that. There are many hens and roosters around here, which he was said to have been fond of - though not attached to... ;)

An altar outside in a park type setting that is
where they give dhamma talks to the Suan Mokkh community.

A beautiful dragonfly that wasn't very shy.
It was located near the ponds where the frogs were.
(Close to Buddhadassa's kuti).

Some paths at Suan Mokkh.

These photos show an island and pond that was dug out by one man as a contribution to Suan Mokkh. He was said to have been feeling quite important after this feat and wanted to make decisions about Suan Mokkh after creating this.  Eventually Buddhadassa Bhikku tired of it and told him to fill the pond back up with dirt and leave.  The man left the pond and later reconciled with Buddhadassa before his death. Actually a day before the incident which led to his death.

The lunch hall where many monks eat...

A monk's kuti at Suan Mokkh.
Kuti means hut or home for a monk.

A pond covered with small green leaves near
a wax figure of Buddhadassa Bhikku.

Red dirt walking path at
Suan Mokkh Forest Monastery,Chaiya , Thailand

Swimming at a hotspring located near
International Dhamma Heritage across the street
and 1.5-2km down the road.

The building behind, as well as the surrounding area
holds a lot of art made by monks at Suan Mokkh.
I liked this figure of Siddhartha, a friend has this tattooed
on his forearm which looks quite cool (as far as tattoos go).

Monk kuti, Suan Mokkh.

See original article about Suan Mokkh Forest Monastery >

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Videos of Suan Mokkh Temple in Chaiya!

1 - Walking in the entrance at Suan Mokkh temple
2 - Restrooms, Flushing
3 - Jackfruit & chickens
4 - Starting to walk around Suan Mokkh
5 - Brick furnace
6 - Bathing spot? Maybe when water fills up a bit.
7 - Small lake, island with coconut tree (symbolic) and fish
8 - Feeding catfish and tilapia (Nile perch)
9 - Meaning of coconut tree on island (Jhana and circle of life)
10 - Directional sign
11 - Meditation hall in forest
12 - Meditation hall in forest part 2
13 - Artist workshop area, statues, etc
video 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
14 - Nang e Mountain
15 - Cicadas chirping
16 - Walking paths
17 - Walking paths 2
18 - Monk kuti
19 - Walking paths 3
20 - Water reservoir
21 - Bamboo and the library
22 - Dhamma hall
23 - Other buildings
24 - Eyeball mural (interesting)
25 - Dhamma talk outside in garden area

Location

Suan Mokkh temple (monastery or meditation center) is located just north of Suratthani town heading towards Chaiya , Thailand. The location of this monastery is right on the highway and is marked by an overhead walkway for pedestrians so they can reach the other side of the highway safely. There are many pedestrians walking between the International Dhamma Heritage on the other side of the road (and 1.5km away) and Suan Mokkh Wat (temple).

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