Wat Don Keaw

Wat Don Keaw Wat Don Keaw is located behind Mae Ramad District Office. The temple is home to a marble image of Buddha in Subduing Mara mudra, which is one of the three Burmese sculptures made from a whole piece of marble existing worldwide. The first image is situated in India, the second in Pakistan and the third here at Wat Don Keaw, Moo 7, Mae Ramad District. In April 1922, Khun Ramad Maitree and Mae Ramad people bought the image from the Burmese for 800 rupee. The Buddha image is 50 inch wide and 63 inch tall. It was carried by water via the city of Mawlamyine and all the way to Jongto Pier. Kruba Khao Ta Pee, a well-beloved master of people and northern villagers, came to receive the Buddha image and carried it on carriage to the town of Krukkrik, Ban Jor Hae (a Karen village). The marble Buddha image in the ubosot is the main Buddha image of the temple. Wat Don Keaw is a recommended attraction for tourists who are fond of handsome marble Buddha image which are rare to find. The place is also a calm and beautiful cultural site, which is most suitable for those who wish to practice dharma amidst pleasant atmosphere from tree shades.