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Wat Phai Luang Holds Grand Casting Ceremony for 'Heart of Somdej To' on June 27

Wat Phai Luang Holds Grand Casting Ceremony for 'Heart of Somdej To' on June 27

MGR Online•Society•6h ago

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Wat Phai Luang is hosting a grand casting ceremony for the 'Heart of Somdej To' on June 27 to construct a large Somdej To statue, aiming to support Buddhism.

  • •Wat Phai Luang (Luang Por Sing) on Kantana Soi is organizing a major casting ceremony for the 'Heart of Somdej To'.
  • •The event aims to build a large statue of Somdej To (10-meter base, 14-meter height) to propagate Buddhism.
  • •The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 27, at 2:16 PM, and Buddhists are invited to participate in merit-making.

Overview

  • •On Friday, June 27, a grand casting ceremony for 'Heart of Somdej To' will take place at Wat Phai Luang (Luang Por Sing), Southern Bangkok.
  • •The ceremony aims to construct a large statue of Somdej To with a 10-meter base and 14-meter height, in order to support Buddhism.
  • •A grand casting ceremony for the 'Heart of Somdej To' is scheduled for June 27 at 2:16 PM, which is considered an auspicious time.
  • •The statue is being built to serve as a center of faith, a spiritual refuge, and a reminder of the teachings of Somdej Phra Phut-thachan (To Phrom-rangsi).
  • •The construction of this large brass statue of an enlightened monk is considered a significant undertaking after many decades.
  • •Upon completion, the statue will be a place for meditation, Dhamma practice, and Buddhist activities, serving as a source of encouragement for devotees.
  • •Devotees are invited to participate in the merit-making and contribute to the preservation and prosperity of Buddhism.
  • •The temple also offers opportunities for devotees to purchase sacred amulets as reminders for ethical living, emphasizing the avoidance of evil, adherence to precepts, and filial piety.

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Key Entities

Place

Wat Phai Luang (Luang Por Sing)(วัดไผ่เหลือง (หลวงพ่อสิงห์))
The temple hosting a grand casting ceremony for a large statue of Somdej To.
Kantana Soi(ซอยกันตนา)
The location of Wat Phai Luang, where the grand casting ceremony is being held.

Person

Somdej Phra Phut-thachan (To Phrom-rangsi)(สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พรหมรังสี))ℹ️
The revered monk whose 'Heart' and a large statue are being made at Wat Phai Luang.