Attraction

Wat Yansangwararam is a Buddhist temple complex that houses a footprint of the Buddha (at least believers say so). It is believed that climbing the 200 steps to the footprint cleanses one's karma. For a donation the monks perform a ritual called the Funeral of Misfortune: the participant is placed in a kind of coffin-sarcophagus, covered with cloth and prayers and mantras are recited. After five minutes they are released — according to the monks with cleansed karma and reborn. The temple is an excellent spot for meditation enthusiasts: the park area, lake and ponds create a peaceful atmosphere. The temple also offers meditation courses in English, which include accommodation in the complex.