Sakon Nakhon Hidden Temples

Sakon Nakhon is perhaps the best region to discover Thailand Hidden Temples. Even after visiting over 200 Thai temples in the province, I still discover fascinating temples hidden away down tiny village sois and dirt paths in the Phu Phan Mountains. I recently was surprised to find an as yet undiscovered temple on the outskirts of city, a few hundred meters west of Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal, tucked away in an easily overlooked small village.

This newly discovered hidden temple is Wat Nong Bua Yai (วัดหนองบัวใหญ่), which is now one of my favorite village temples to visit. It is perhaps one of Sakon Nakhon’s best kept secrets when it comes to Buddhist temples, as I have yet to talk with anyone who knows about it.

Knowledge of the temple among ordinary Thais seems pretty much limited to those who live in the surrounding village. However, many Issan monks are familiar with Wat Nong Bua Yai, as it is home to a small Buddhist Studies and Pali Language School. For a more detailed profile of the temple visit our place listing: Wat Nong Bua Yai.

Wat Nong Bua Yai – Sakon Nakhon Photo Gallery

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Ajarn David

Ajarn at Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

Ajarn David is an educator, writer, and podcaster who has been working with Thai universities for over 20 years. He is the author of "Why Thailand" (Short Essays on Thai Culture, Language, and Life), "Life Lessons from Isaan" and the bilingual poetry collection "Poems from Sakhon". He lives with his Thai wife and daughters on a farm in Sakon Nakhon (Northeast Thailand).

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