[2025 Nonthaburi Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Sangkhathan (Updated Mar)

Today I had the opportunity to pay homage to the Buddha at Wat Sangkhathan in Nonthaburi Province. This is my first time here. Wat Sangkhathan is very spacious and beautiful. It is very shady. It is assumed that the original name was Wat Sarikho and it was built in the late Ayutthaya period by craftsmen who were skilled in the Lankawong style. During the Sukhothai period, there was only a Buddha statue, Luang Pho To, enshrined in an old wooden pavilion. However, local people often came to pay homage, so they had to invite monks from nearby areas to offer alms to the temple. Therefore, it was popularly called Wat Sangkhathan. Until 1974, Luang Pho To was renovated, the original pavilion was demolished, and a new chapel was built instead, which is how it is today. The atmosphere of Wat Sangkhathan is like a forest monastery, shady with nature. The temple organizes ordination activities for women who observe the 8 precepts. Anyone who is interested can come and practice Dhamma here. 📍Wat Sangkhathan Ban Bang Phai Noi, Tambon Bang Phai, Amphoe Mueang Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi Province #Making merit on New Year's Day #Beautiful temples throughout Thailand #Visit Nonthaburi

Wat Sangkhathan Wat Sangkhathan is believed to have originally been called Wat Sarikho. It was built during the late Ayutthaya period. It has Luang Pho To, a Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya posture, as the principal Buddha image, but later it became a deserted temple. So the villagers had to invite monks from nearby areas to offer alms to the monks, which led to its popular name, "Wat Sangkhathan". In 1968, Luang Pho Sanong Katapunyo came to practice meditation and renovated the temple. But the villagers did not trust him, because Luang Pho Sanong had been on a pilgrimage in the forest for many years. The villagers thought he was a communist because he had been in the forest for a long time. However, as time passed, more and more people began to practice Dhamma according to Luang Pho Sanong's teachings. With Luang Pho Sanong's strict practices, such as eating only one meal a day, not touching money, and following the Nesachak guideline, the relatives and followers believed in him and began to observe the precepts and practice Dhamma according to Luang Pho's teachings more and more until today. This temple is a place where you can practice meditation in the octagonal glass chapel or do evening prayers and listen to sermons at the Dharma Square every day. Or you can ask to ordain as a nekkhamma practitioner every day. You can see more details on the temple's Facebook page. This place is shady, surrounded by trees, quiet. Therefore, it is suitable for resting the mind. Or if anyone wants to practice mindfulness and concentration to be strong, you can come here. But this is considered a forest temple. It may not be very convenient. But it is not difficult. ✅Open every day 6:00-18:00 📍 Ban Bang Phai Yai, Bang Phai Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province #Worship and ask for blessings

Wat Sangkhathan is located in Nonthaburi province. It is a clean and serene temple with ample parking space, making it an ideal place for practicing meditation and mindfulness. The temple welcomes both male and female Buddhists to register for meditation practice sessions without any fees. Inside the beautiful ordination hall, you can pay respects to the relics of the Buddha and the revered monks of Thailand for blessings. The hall also houses the ancient Luang Pho To Buddha statue in the U-Thong art style. The riverside Thai-style pavilion is made entirely of golden teak wood, with intricately carved pillars depicting the life of the Buddha. The craftsmanship is truly impressive. Inside the pavilion, there is a large carved statue of Luang Pho To on the ground floor, while the second floor houses the remains of the former abbot, Luang Pho Sanong Katapunyo. Wat Sangkhathan is an ancient temple, believed to have been originally named Wat Sarikho, built in the late Ayutthaya period. It was abandoned for hundreds of years, but locals continued to worship Luang Pho To and invited monks from nearby areas to offer Sangkhathan, leading to the temple being commonly known as Wat Sangkhathan.

#Places to visit near Bangkok, Sangkhathan Temple, a temple near Bangkok, very convenient to travel, near Rama V Bridge, with a large parking lot, very big trees, peaceful, shady, the place is decorated neatly, beautiful and clean. The buildings, churches, temples, pavilions, and Dharma grounds are beautiful, able to accommodate many people who come to practice Dharma and make merit. There are monks who practice well and have discipline to teach meditation every day at the Dharma ground. Importantly, anyone who wants to ordain as a nekkhamma, keeping the eight precepts, can come and receive the precepts every day. If you are physically and mentally ready, please come. Monks' accommodations are sold separately. Women can rent white clothes from the temple. There are enough beds, pillows, mats, and bathrooms for you. Pay homage to Luang Pho To, an ancient Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture in the U Thong art style, and the relics of the Lord Buddha inside the octagonal glass chapel in the shape of a pagoda at Sangkhathan Temple, one of the beautiful temples in Nonthaburi. Inside the temple, it is shady, quiet, and there is a Thai pavilion by the river, built entirely of golden teak. The carved pillars tell the story of the life of the Lord Buddha intricately. When you see it, you will be amazed by the skill of the carvers. Inside the pavilion, there is a large sculpture of Luang Pho To standing tall on the ground floor. The second floor is where the remains of Luang Pho Sanong Katapunyo, the former abbot, are kept. Wat Sangkhathan is an ancient temple. It is believed that it was originally called Wat Sarikho and was built in the late Ayutthaya period. After that, it was abandoned for hundreds of years. 🕰️bOpening hours: 06.00-18.00 hrs. 🏖️Environment/Facilities: There is a large parking lot. 📍Address: Tambon Bang Phai, Amphoe Mueang Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi 11000 #VisitNonthaburi #Worship #PracticeDhamma

#summerdream Sangkhathan Temple, a beautiful temple from the Ayutthaya period. Pay homage to Luang Pho To, the Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, the old principal Buddha image of "Sangkhathan Temple." The atmosphere inside the Thai-style wooden church is peaceful and shady, perfect for listening to sermons and practicing Dhamma. If anyone is a merit-making person and wants to come to pay homage and make merit in Nonthaburi Province, we recommend this temple, Sangkhathan Temple. Don't forget to come.