2021.01.25 – On this day, both my wife and I on our regular 5km walk around Kg. Kepayang near to our house in Bandar Seri Botani that we discovered the beautiful Buddhist cave temple of Wat Dhammamonkon. It was only about half kilometer walk on dirt road before reaching the cave temple. Should anybody interested to visit this temple, I be happy to take you there. Wat Dhammamonkon Buddhist Retreat Centre.
The road map from our house in Bandar Seri Botani to Wat Dhammamonkon, Kg. Kepayang in Simpang Pulai.
Walking through Kg. Kepayang in Simpang Pulai towards Wat Dhammamonkon.
Walking on tar road towards the hill in front of us towards Wat Dhammamonkon.
At this junction take the left 300m dirt road towards the hill. Wat Dhammamonkon temple is on the left side of the hill.
After a 2.5km walk from house, we arrived at Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple which is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre.
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre.
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. Nagas are the serpent creatures that stand guard at all the Buddhist wats in Thailand. Nagas guarding a Buddhist stupa to ward off evil spirits. It's religious roots originated with Hinduism.
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple is also a Buddhist Retreat Centre. 
At the main hall of Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple (Buddhist Retreat Centre). 
Nagas at the entrance of Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple (Buddhist Retreat Centre). 
Nagas at the entrance of Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple (Buddhist Retreat Centre). 
A dvarapala portrayed as fearsome guardian at the entrance of Wat Dhammamonkon. 
Another dvarapala portrayed as fearsome guardian at the entrance of Wat Dhammamonkon. 
The entrance of Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple (Buddhist Retreat Centre). 
The under construction dinning hall in front of Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The two kuti for monks in front of Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon temple.
The view of the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The view of the 2nd cave from the fish pond beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The large entrance to the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon temple.
The large entrance to the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon temple.
The entrance wall formation inside the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The cave also has stalactites and stalagmites, which took years to form.
The entrance road fit for car inside the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon temple.
The outward view from inside the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The outward view from inside the 2nd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The 3rd cave beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The 3rd cave is Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San beside Wat Dhammamonkon cave temple.
The path towards 3rd cave Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San beside Wat Dhammamonkon.
Image of monks near the 3rd cave Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San beside Wat Dhammamonkon.
Buddha's image near the 3rd cave Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San.
Entrance into the 3rd cave Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San.
The large 3rd cave temple foyer of Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San.
The large 3rd cave temple foyer of Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San.
At the cave’s foyer, you are greeted by a golden Buddha and deities of devotee’s contribution to the cave temple. 
The large 3rd cave temple foyer of Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San leading to another large opening.
The large fish pond and the stairs up the cave temple of Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San.
The stairs up the cave temple of Persatuan Penganut Buddha Dewi Loong Tou San.
The cave also has stalactites and stalagmites, which took years to form. 
Ascending a long staircase to upper cave chamber, you be rewarded with munificent view of the vegetation below. 
Ascending a long staircase to upper cave chamber, you be rewarded with munificent view of the vegetation below.
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very interesting temple. Can bring me there .I stay in Botani also
ReplyDeleteYes, I will take you there. Can I have your HP number for contacting you.
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