Thai temple abbot found hiding 73 corpses, claims to use for training monks to meditate
Abbot claims corpses were used for ‘death awareness’ training to help monks confront fear of death, deepen spiritual practice
An abbot at a Thai temple has shocked social media after being caught concealing at least 73 corpses, which he claimed were used to “train” monks in meditation.
Adding to the bizarre discovery, over 600 crocodiles were found in a pond on the temple grounds, leaving many astounded.
On November 22, Thai police conducted a raid at the famous Thiphaksong Pa Sangnayatham temple in Pho Thale, located in the southwestern part of Phichit province, central Thailand, where they unearthed 41 bodies.
According to local reports, the temple, situated in a serene forest and spanning about 16,000 square metres, was renowned for its spiritual practices and supported by numerous devotees, with the land even being donated by followers.
The expansive temple grounds feature an open-air meditation centre, four dining halls for visitors and monks, and several bamboo meditation pavilions, where police found 4-5 coffins in each one.
