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Chedi Sao Lang in Lampang Province, Thailand
Wat Chedi Sao Lang, Ton Thong Chai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang Province (วัดเจดีย์ซาวหลัง ตำบลต้นธงไชย อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดลำปาง)
A temple in Lampang province has many chedi. Until many people like to travel to see and count how many real pagodas are there? Each time counted 19, 20, 21 until it was controversial and chaotic. even to the point of being punished
Another story of merit and karma
Wat Phra Chedi Sao Lang is an old temple. built since ancient times But there is no clear evidence that it was built since when, in any circumstance, along with the unearthed amulets of the Haripunchai period at the base of the chedi. It is understood that it was built for over a thousand years.
The area of Wat Phra Chedi Sao after around 1917 was still overgrown with large and small trees covering it. The atmosphere was silent and terrifying. Villagers, if there is no necessary business, will not walk past at all. There are no other structures inside the temple in good condition. There must have been only a group of pagoda ruins among the overgrown trees. along with the temple ruins To the north, there is a small grass-roofed marquee. enough to be a temporary shelter from the rain for the villagers In that area, it was made for charity activities on the full moon day of the ninth lunar month (seven south).
Later, there was a Burmese monk named “U Chayan Ta Thera” who graduated from the Tripitaka from Mande, Burma. pilgrimage to Burmese monks who live in Lampang and to study traditions as well as the culture of Lanna Thai people In this visit, he picked up the legend of Wat Phra Chedi Sao after Burma followed along. The reason why the legend of Wat Phra Chedi Sao after falling into Burma is assumed that At that time, northern provinces were invaded by Burma. property, things, as well as valuables These legendary scriptures were then collected and brought to Burma.
A summary of the legend is as follows: After the Buddha’s death about 500 years ago, there were two arhats who came from the Indian subcontinent to proclaim their religion. Arahant Thera has continued to pilgrimage through various places. Until this area (the location of the Chedi Sao behind), you consider that this place has a good location. suitable to practice meditation He therefore considered it as a residence for the Buddhist Lent to disseminate the teachings of the Lord Buddha to the people in nearby areas.
At that time, a ruler of Lampang named Phraya Milin met two Arahants. Asked about various dharma teachings from him about dharma problems. grievances in conduct until finally, wisdom and knowledge in the Dharma arise At the same time, there was also an unfaithful faith. Mostly believe in the practice of the precepts of the two Arahants. therefore devoting himself to be a disciple Later, he wished to build a permanent object as a memorial in that area, so he consulted with an Arahant Thera, both of them agreed. By using his hands to cast the hair on the head of each statue, 10 lines, totaling 20 lines, gave to Phraya Milin. Phraya Milin and Sena Amat, his servants, brought the 20 hairs relics, contained in a gold casket. enshrined in the pit and had the pagoda builder cover 20 pagodas
When Phra U Chayan Ta Thera read the legend of the Chedi Sao to the villagers, they all gathered together to search. By the leadership of Phrakhru Silakantawong (who later became the abbot of this temple last year 2421 B.E.) Finally, the remains of the aforementioned chedi were found when the chedi was spread throughout Lampang. learned to Chao Pho Boonwat Wongmanit, the ruler of Lampang at that time He therefore persuaded Buddhists, merchants, wealthy people from Lampang and Burmese to live in Lampang to help renovate the chedi. by Phrakhru Silakantawong as the chairman of the Sangha Chao Pho Boonwat Wongmanit was the chairman of the household in 1919. During the restoration of the chedi, antiques were unearthed from the base of one of the chedi.
There are 3 bronze Buddha images with a lap width of 1 cm, 3 Buddha images carved in green, white, pink glass, with a lap width of 1 cm, 3 pottery amulets in the Haripunchai period with Phra Rod, Phra Khong, Twelve Amulets, and three Buddha images, packed in 4 large bowls. One sailboat, one gilt silver boat, a silver plate with inscriptions and other valuables. When the restoration was completed, it was packed as usual. It is very sad for the Buddhists in Lampang. That is, while the restoration was underway, the president of the household is that the godfather Boonwat Wongmanit has passed away before Therefore, the heir of Chao Phor Somdej must be responsible for the restoration work until it was completed on February 20, 1923, and the celebration was held on March 13, 1924.
After that, Luang Por Phrakhru Silakantawong who became the abbot in this temple in 1921 brought the monks, novices and faithful people in this area to renovate the antiquities and create many more permanent objects within the temple such as the restoration of the Two Brothers well build a temple pavilion, etc. until his death in 1967.
After that, Phra Kham Ai Sirithammo (currently Phrakhru Sirijetiyaphiban), acting for the abbot and being the abbot in 1969, led the monks, novices, and faithful people to renovate the artifacts and build more permanent objects as necessary.
Pagoda Sao is a pagoda with Lanna art mixed with Burmese art. Square base made of bricks holding mortar. The largest one is in the middle. There are bases 6.20 meters wide on each side, 11 meters high, while the other 19 statues are of the same size, namely the base is 4 meters wide and 6 meters high. There is a Buddha statue enshrined inside.
Instant Buddha statue Beside the northern pagoda, there is a small white viharn. Inside is enshrined a bronze Buddha image in the meditation posture of Chiang Saen style, with a lap width of 90 centimeters. The locals of Lampang call it “Phra Tanjai”. It is said that this Buddha image was brought from Surasak Montri Camp in 1921.
The Song Phi Nong Pond is made of bricks and mortar. The mouth of the well is 80 centimeters wide, 3 meters deep, and is located north of the temple, about 70 meters from the wall. It was restored in 1921. According to legend, it was built by two poor men. to offer to the two Arahants Thera after the Buddha’s death about 500 years.
Two sisters mango tree, Legend has it that it was planted by two wretched men. to offer to the Arahants after the well is dug At present, the trees that the younger ones planted have already decayed. Only the trees were left that the poor man planted on the north side of the chedi. The base of the temple around 5.60 meters, about 25 meters high.
On August 15, 1983, villagers discovered a pure gold Buddha image at Ban Huai Tai, Village No. 4, Ton Thong Chai Sub-district, Mueang District, Lampang Province, at Ban Huai Tai, Village No. 4, Ton Thong Chai Sub-district, Mueang District, Lampang Province. Lampang, in the sugarcane plantation of Boon Thiam Kruasarn
Mr. Boonthiam Kruasarn, a former village headman, said that while he was walking to collect the grass found a large lump of soil the size of a mango The color is shiny like metal. when washed Found that it was the head of the Buddha image. therefore he brought Phrakhru Sirichetiyaphiban Abbot of Chedi Sao Temple at that time Later it was known that it was the head of a golden Buddha image.
In the cavity of the head there is a casket or a box containing relics. In addition, the head, which can be removed into 32 pieces, is decorated with gems of various colors. for the Buddha image with golden palm leaves inscribed A spell is a indigenous character coiled together in the heart and lungs.
Later, Mr. Boon Thiam The owner of the garden lit incense sticks and candles at the area where the Buddha’s head was discovered. and digging into the depths of about 1 creep found what was the Buddha’s head When he digged another 60 centimeters deep, he found the Buddha image, so he brought it to the monks. It has been dubbed “Phra Saen Chae Thong” which brings great joy to the people of Lampang. Because it is considered one of the masterpieces of Thai art that is newly found in the modern era.
Golden Buddha amulet It is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, Lanna art around the 21st Buddhist century, Lanna art around the 21st Buddhist century. according to the ancient Chiang Saen artisan recipe Lanna-Ayutthaya Rao Art 21st century Buddhist era, lap size, width 9 and a half inches, height 15 inches, weight 100 baht, 2 salung, is a pure gold Buddha image, 95.5 percent. The construction process was not made by casting. but created by knocking and beating the whole body.
But created by forging parts There are engraved assemblies as a separate element. outer head inner head and face two sides of the Buddha image The two armed monks and the monks inside the hollow body The craftsmanship that was created was very meticulous. and then put the different parts together The Buddha image is the same set as Phra Rattana Phim (Phra Kaew Morakot), Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and Phra Kaew Don Tao.
Importantly, Phra Chao Saen Sae is the first golden Buddha image to be registered as a national antiquities.
Later, the Buddha image was preserved at the Bank of Ayudhya. After the Fine Arts Department has sent more staff. by the Director of the National Museum and Dr. Chuwong Chayabutr, the provincial governor at that time, was a member of the royal reception. Then, on March 28, 1984, the technician has successfully proceeded with the head of the Buddha image. and brought to be enshrined at Chedi Sao Lang Temple until the present In addition, the temple also has an annual merit event which will be held on the full moon day of the ninth lunar month every year.
Saen Sae Thong Buddha image
