Wat Pradu Chimplee is situated on rim of Bangkok Yai canal. It has been retouched and repaired recently. Wat Pradu Chimplee was built at the end of the reign of King Nang Klao ~ Rama III and completed at the beginning of the reign of King Mongkut ~Rama IV for a total of 8 years. The first abbot was Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichaiyati when he was presiding over the creation or establishment, when he held the title of Phra Sripipatna Rattana Ratchakosa. Wat PraduChimplee in addition to having a large and beautiful Ubosot, there is also a beautiful Buddha image. which Somdet Chao Phraya went to select and bring from Wat Oi Chang, Nonthaburi province. The beautiful statue to enshrined as the principal Buddha image of the Ubosot at Wat PraduChimplee. It is considered a beautiful Buddha image that is very rare to see and by name Phra Buddha statue Luang Pho Sukhothai (Phra Buddha Samphantha Muni) in the posture of Maravichai. Since Luang Pu Toh became the abbot onwards Wat PraduChimplee has prospered until the present.
Luang Pu Toh went on a pilgrimage to every region in Thailand, including the North, Northeast, and South. He went to study the Pariyatthamma and study Buddhagama. By entrusting himself as a disciple of many important teachers such as Luang Pho Rung of Wat Tha Krabue, Luang Pho Nong of Wat Khlong Madan, and he studied Vipassana meditation with Luang Pho Chum of Wat Ratchasitharam. As for his famous sahadhamikas, they include Luang Pho Parn of Wat BangNomKho, Luang Pho Sod of Wat PakNam, Luang Pho Chaeng of Wat Bang Phang, Luang Pho Klai of Wat Hong Rattanaram. And after that, he went on a pilgrimage in the North and South again before returning to Wat PraduChimplee. He had his last illness in February BE2524 and only 7 days before his death, he could not get out of bed at all. Until on March 5 BE2524 at 9:55 am, he passed away peacefully. Aged 93 years, 73 years of phansa.
The main and very beautiful with replica of Phra Buddha Chinnaraj at center altar.The sacred wax statue of Luang Pu Toh. Photo taken with the wax statue.The sacred standing statue of mercy Guan Yin inside the sala building.The antique ceramic items safe kept in cabinet and big Holy Water Bowl (with amulets outer). This sacred Batnammon bowl used by LP Toh.The Pavilion of King Taksin the Great.The amulet counter at Wat PraduChimplee.The wiharn building of Wat PraduChimplee.The sacred White Chedi and the Wiharn.The sacred Standing Phra Buddha image.Behind the White Raman pagoda, is the main Ubosot of Wat Pradu Chimplee with venerated main Phra Buddha statue Luang Pho Sukhothai (Phra Buddha Samphantha Muni) in the posture of Maravichai. Currenlty under renovation (cover with gray cover sheet) and not allow to visit.
The round Raman style pagoda with the base of the throne is octagonal. There is a lotus decorated at the base of the Chedi above the throne. Under the crown there are general Raman Chedi decorations. There are pillars and terraces all around. Inside is a replica of the Buddha's statues and footprint.Photo taken with Phra Buddha's statues and footprint.The sacred Reclining Buddha statue with new wallpaper decoration. See back my old posted to see the different.The walkway along to the school.
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