Naga Dragon Staircase | Luang Por Tong Daeng’s Monastery | Ajahn Dhammasiha
Channel: Dhamma Talks at Dhammagiri
Date: 2023-12-28

This staircase with 4 great Nāgas ('Dragons'/'Serpent Spirits') is currently under construction at Wat Doi Phra Jao Ton Luang, Luang Por Tong Daeng's monastery near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The staircase, guarded by the 4 Nāga Kings, connects the Dhammahall with the new Chedi/Stupa dedicated to Luang Por Plien, currently under construction as well.

Ajahn Dhammasiha took this short video after the evening chanting on the full moon day, when the Nāgas where brilliantly illuminated, allowing us to observe the intricate details of their artistic representation.

Luang Por Plien was well known for his close karmic association with nāgas, and it is very fitting that his main relic stupa is guarded by 4 great nāga kings.

Some 17 years ago, in March 2007, Luang Por Plien was the first Senior Monk visiting the newly acquired Dhammagiri Property. We were extremely fortunate to have him there, meditating at the summit, and giving some fundamental advise re the future development of the monasteries. This was one of the last major travels LP Plien ever did, shorly after his health wouldn't allow him anymore to travel internationally.

Audio in background:
'Virūpakkhehi me mettam...'

= 'Khandha-Paritta'
= 'Snake Protection Chant'

Listen to the Evening Chanting at Wat Doi on Spotify here:
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Or else on our own website:
dhammagiri.net/podcast/episode/24126f2f/evening-puja-at-wat-doi-phra-jao-or-luang-por-tong-daeng-and-sangha-or-ajahn-dhammasiha

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