Hello everyone 👋

Since late last year and into this year, I’ve been traveling back and forth between Phuket and Tak almost every month. My most recent trip was to visit my mother, who had been hospitalized in Mae Sot. During the journey, I took time to stop and pray at several temples, hoping for good health and recovery for both my mother and my husband.

One of the most memorable places I visited on this trip was Phra Pathom Chedi — a sacred and awe-inspiring site. 🙏 For me, visiting temples and offering prayers isn’t just about tradition, but also about finding peace of mind when things feel overwhelming. It’s a way to calm the worries in my heart and restore a sense of inner balance. 💛

Phra Pathom Chedi is located in Nakhon Pathom Province, a place I always drive through whenever I travel to visit my mother, sister, and nieces in Tak. Whether I’m heading north or returning back to Phuket, this sacred site always lies along my route. 🚗🛣️

Surrounding the base of the great chedi is a circular walkway known as the “cloister gallery” (ระเบียงคด), gracefully curving all the way around. Along this walkway, you’ll find countless Buddha statues in various postures, each one carefully placed and radiating a quiet sense of peace and reverence. 🕊️🙏

Phra Pathom Chedi is an enormous, golden stupa that can be seen from far away — its presence is truly awe-inspiring. ✨ Around the chedi, there are four main viharns (chapels), one at each cardinal direction. Inside each one, you’ll find ancient Buddha statues, each deeply revered by worshippers. The atmosphere here is calm yet powerful, as visitors come to pay their respects and offer prayers with heartfelt devotion. 🙏💛

Since Phra Pathom Chedi is so large, I was only able to visit and pray at two of the viharns during my stop. There, I offered prayers for my family, especially for my mother and husband, both of whom have been unwell — wishing for their swift recovery and good health. 💛

One of the chapels houses a revered Buddha image known as “Phra Ruang Rochanarit”, a Sukhothai-style standing Buddha in the Abhaya Mudra posture, also called the “Gesture of Preventing Relatives.” The statue carries both historical beauty and a sense of quiet strength. 🙏

I then continued on to another viharn, where a white sandstone Buddha image is enshrined. This statue, dating back more than a thousand years, is from the Dvaravati period and depicts the Buddha in the Dhammachakka posture, representing his first sermon. The atmosphere felt sacred and timeless. Many people hold deep reverence for this statue and believe in its powerful spiritual presence. 🕊️🙏

Before leaving, I also paid my respects to a large, golden Reclining Buddha — a radiant figure that symbolizes peace and spiritual protection. Offering prayers here felt like a gentle reminder of calmness and grace, and I wished for continued blessings and good fortune for myself and my loved ones. ✨🙏

This visit to Phra Pathom Chedi wasn’t just a stop along the way — it was a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of a busy journey. I didn’t rush. I didn’t try to see everything. I just took my time, offered my prayers, and allowed the peaceful energy of this sacred place to settle in my heart. 🌼

As I left the temple grounds, I felt a little lighter — not because my worries were gone, but because I had taken the time to be still, to reflect, and to reconnect with hope and strength. 💛

If you ever pass through Nakhon Pathom, I truly recommend stopping by this beautiful site. Whether you come to admire the architecture, learn about its history, or simply sit in silence — you might find something quietly powerful waiting for you there. 🙏

Thank you for reading. Until next time — may your days be peaceful and your heart stay strong. 😊