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NEARBY Once back from the dense canopy of greenery, take some time to

examine the beautiful Buddhist School Garden of local flora. In their
midst is an enchanting teak Ubosot, or ordination hall and its intricately
ATTRACTIONS carved doors, windows and ceiling with depictions of the Jataka, tales
of the life of the Lord Buddha. A new dome-hexagonal-shaped chedi, or
pagoda, where a revered relic is housed, is also quite impressive from the
exterior, enhanced by the massive roots taken from the excavation for the
Lampao Dam. In addition, the Vihan Sangkhanimit, or Prayer Hall, has a
wonderful collection of Buddha images and ancient relics.

Wat Phu Khao
Ban Na Si Nuan, Non Sila, Sahatsakhan, Kalasin 46140

Not far from Sirindhorn Museum is the intriguing Wat Phuttanimit,
or, as it is better known, Wat Phu Khao, or Mountain Temple.
Centuries ago a forest meditation retreat, it is once more under
major development, which only adds to its mystic. Begin your visit
with a walk in the forest where you will find a two-meter long carving
of a reclining Buddha under a cliff. The bas-relief, believed to be
sculpted in 1692, is quite unique as it is one of the only reclining
Buddha images to be seen resting on its left hand.

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