Wat Samakkhi Uppatham(Wat Phu Kratae)

Wat Samakkhi Upatham, also known as Wat Phu Kratae, stands in Bueng Kan as a temple closely bound to the memory and spiritual legacy of Luang Pu Thongphun Sirikamo (Phra Yansitthachan). Buddhist around the area knows the temple as his former residence and a place where devotees continue to come in reverence, reflecting the enduring role of the monastery within the devotional life of the region.

Within this sacred setting, BMG contributed The Chedi Ariyamongkol Sirithamwat that was executed in Thai granite, giving the monument a grounded and enduring presence appropriate to its role as a memorial and repository of sacred value. At the same time, BMG also created a carved stone statue of Luang Pu Thongphun in White Carrara within the same spiritual landscape.

Together, these works shape a place of reverence. The granite chedi carries the weight of permanence, allowing sacred meaning to be held in a material worthy of long continuity. The White Carrara portrait added clarity, stillness, and human connection. In this relationship, stone becomes both guardian and witness.

At Wat Samakkhi Upatham, the significance of BMG’s work lies in helping give lasting form to a living lineage. The temple is remembered for the continuing devotional bond between place, teacher, and community.

Stone: White Carrara, Thai Granite Size: Muultiple Size Client: Wat Phu Kratae Location: Wat Samakkhi Uppatham, Beaungkan Thailand