Wat Phra Loi

Village No. 2, Rua Yai Subdistrict, Mueang Suphanburi District Suphanburi Province

Wat Phra Loi is one of the oldest temples in Suphan Buri Province. While there is no definitive evidence regarding when or by whom the temple was built, historical clues suggest that it was likely constructed during the mid-reign of King U-Thong. This assumption is based on the remains of the brick ordination hall (Ubosot) and the sema boundary stones. The name "Wat Phra Loi" originates from a white sandstone Buddha statue in the Naga Prok posture, believed to be from the Lopburi period, which floated down the Tha Chin River (also known as Suphan River). The villagers conducted a ritual to enshrine the statue after it was retrieved from the river, and the temple was built. In the past, it was called "Wat Chalo," but later, the name was changed to "Wat Phra Loi."

Aside from the renowned Phra Loi Buddha image, the temple contains many interesting features. One is the ruined Ubosot, presumed to be over 700 years old and built during the reign of King U-Thong. However, the temple later restored it by constructing a new Ubosot over the old one. The current Ubosot is a grand, elegant structure with four gables (Chaturamuk) and houses the beautiful principal Buddha image, Phra Phuttha Nawarachmongkol. There are also various ancient sandstone Buddha images in different postures.

Additionally, the temple houses the preserved remains of Luang Pu Taem, a highly revered monk who was not only venerated by the people of Suphan Buri but also widely respected throughout Thailand. Despite having passed away many years ago, Luang Pu Taem remains an important spiritual figure to many.

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Because doing good is much harder than doing evil.

...Doing good is difficult and its results take time to manifest, but it is essential to do because if not, evil, which is easy to commit, will take its place and accumulate rapidly without one realizing it. Therefore, each person must be determined and make their best effort to create and accumulate goodness..."

(Excerpt from the royal address by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, given to the graduates of the Royal Police Cadet Academy, Suan Amporn, on August 14, 1982)

Because doing good is much harder than doing evil. If we do not do good, evil will easily take its place.

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"Forgiveness" is a merit, whether the person we forgive is aware of it or not.
A person who truly loves themselves will not hate anyone, because hatred only brings suffering.
Life is uncertain—don’t hold onto grudges. If you can forgive, then forgive.
The reason we continue to suffer is because we don’t realize that everything arises, exists, and eventually fades away.
Life is uncertain—don’t hold onto grudges. If you can forgive, then forgive.
Stop anger by practicing forgiveness.
Everything happens only "temporarily." Nothing comes without eventually going.
Forgiveness extinguishes the fire in our hearts.
Resentment is resolved by not seeking revenge.
"Forgiving others" makes "our hearts lighter."
The light in the sky comes from the sun, and the light in life comes from letting go.
Happiness arises from a heart that is clean and pure.

Anything in excess brings suffering.
Don’t dwell on what’s missing to the point that you forget to appreciate what you have.
No one can offer opportunities in our lives better than we can give ourselves.
A mind free from prejudice allows us to see the world with a broader perspective.
There is nothing more joyful than living a life free from suffering.
Acknowledge suffering, understand suffering, and accept suffering, and it will become easier to find a way out of it.
Whoever can make their mind neutral will be free from all suffering.
Happiness gained through conflict is never lasting.

Everyone has different duties, but the mind can be equalized through clarity and calmness.
Cultivating mindfulness and wisdom is the most valuable gift we can give ourselves during the journey of life.
Before doing anything, let sincerity be your foundation.
"Mindfulness" is "life." Living without mindfulness is living as though dead.
When given the chance to "give," do so without hesitation or doubt, without considering whether there will be "profit" or "loss."
Life needs a mantra, and that mantra is "do no evil."
Whether life is on the rise or in decline, always let "mindfulness" guard the mind.
Think carefully before acting—first consider whether it is right or wrong, good or bad.
When you have, give. If you want to receive, start by giving.
The more you take, the more you lose. The more you let go, the more you gain.
Be happy with what you have, satisfied with what you possess—you are the luckiest person.
Cultivating mindfulness and wisdom is the most valuable gift we can give ourselves during the journey of life.
Do not harm yourself with your thoughts, and do not harm those close to you with your words.
Making excuses helps nothing. Correcting your mistakes helps everything. The best revenge is to stop creating further wrongdoings. When you are angry with others, you suffer. When you forgive others, you find peace.
Before doing anything, let sincerity be your foundation.
Don’t misunderstand silence as ignorance. Speaking without substance is a greater ignorance.
How can you be "happy" if you don't know how to "give"?
Everyone has different duties, but the mind can be equalized through clarity and calmness.
If the inner world—the heart—is pure and untainted, we can live in the external world with grace and freedom.
There is no such thing as misfortune for those who have begun their journey on the path of awakening.
Giving is the destruction of the ego. Therefore, the giver should thank the receiver, not seek credit or recognition after giving.

"Letting go"

Look, Upaka, view this world as empty and void.
Be mindful at all times and uproot the egoistic views—the clinging to self and identity—in this manner.
You will feel light, free from suffering and worries.
There is no greater happiness than letting go and restraining oneself within the Dhamma.

The Teachings of the Buddha