Attraction

Wat Khunaram is probably one of the most popular and frequently visited temples. It’s notable for the mummy of a monk displayed under a glass dome right at the entrance to the complex. This is not embalming — the mummification happened naturally. Luang Pho Daeng was once the abbot of Wat Khunaram. In Buddhist tradition it’s believed that a teacher who has attained certain merits can know the day of his death. Luang Pho Daeng, a meditation master, predicted the day of his death and passed away while meditating in 1973. After it became clear his body did not decay, disciples placed him in a prepared dome. Despite Samui’s hot and humid climate, the monk’s body remains preserved. The temple attracts many tourists during the day, so it’s best visited in the morning.