For generations, Chiang Rai's hilltop Maa Tong (Golden Horse) temple has been famous for the unique tradition of its monks, who receive morning alms on horseback. Established by a former-boxer monk, the monastery is a sanctuary for Buddhists and devotees searching for dhamma and spiritual guidance.

The Golden Horse Monastery

For generations, Chiang Rai's hilltop Maa Tong (Golden Horse) temple has been famous for the unique tradition of its monks, who receive morning alms on horseback. Established by a former-boxer monk, the monastery is a sanctuary for Buddhists and devotees searching for dhamma and spiritual guidance.

By: Bangkok Post | Published: 11 Nov 2014