Sinxayaram Temple: Kingdom of Buddhism

Sinxayaram Temple presents a “Kingdom of Buddhism” in Meuang Feuang, about a 90-minute drive from Vientiane. The recently upgraded temple compound has been attracting the faithful from around Laos and northern Thailand for decades, and is now welcoming tourists.

The sprawling Sinxayaram Temple grounds, surrounded by mountains and forest, presents hundreds of golden Buddha images alongside religious structures and sites. A long red carpet welcomes visitors to a walkway around the temple, and leads to several points of interest.

You will find 1,200 golden Buddhas in sitting positions, where the faithful pray for success. An herb garden dotted with Buddha sculptures offers a place to pray for good health. Other sacred sites include an area to mourn the dead, pray for good fortune and wealth, pray for work advancement, and learn about Buddhism.

According to Mr Songthon Sodxay who oversees Sinxayaram Temple, the faithful flock to the holy grounds during three main Buddhist holidays and cultural festivals. The Rice Festival (Boun Pha Thay Khao), held in March, honors Laos’ abundance of rice and agriculture. In mid-April, people come to celebrate Songkan (Lao New Year), and later in the year they arrive for the Rocket Festival (Boun Bang Fai) to pray for rain after the dry season.

Mr Songthon added that nuns come to the monastery throughout the year to maintain their health and calm their minds. He added that laypeople often visit Sinxayaram Temple to worship, meditate, and study Buddhism.

Visit Sinxayaram Temple while staying in nature at Nam Lik riverside accommodation, and walk through the peaceful compound while learning about Buddhism.

Note: Women must wear Lao sarongs to visit the temple and men should dress appropriately. Please take off your shoes at the red carpet entrance.

Travel Guide

Other attractions in MeuangFeuang include Ban Lao MeuangFeuang, Nam Tong Lake, and Pha Luang Bat Cave.

How to Get to Sinxayaram Temple: From Vientiane and VangVieng, take the expressway to the HinHoeup exit and head west on the newly paved Nam Lik River Road to Ban Don, where you turn south on the MeuangFeuang District road. Continue for about 15 minutes to Sinxayaram Temple, whichis located in Nonhinhae Village.

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