Wat Pa Non Sa-at: Wat Pa Non Sa-at in Nakhon Ratchasima Province held a foundation stone-Dharma stone laying ceremony to commence the construction of a Buddhist method center named ‘Sukti Phutthawiman.’ This center aims to provide care for terminally ill patients, serving as a model for a good death in the Buddhist way.

According to Thai News Agency, the ceremony was led by Phra Ajahn Saen Prachan Panyakamo, the abbot of the temple and founder of the Buddhist Center for End-of-Life Care. The center is part of the project ‘The Headmaster Gives Dhamma Dana’ and is designed to offer end-of-life patients the opportunity to practice mindfulness in both worldly and Buddhist ways, engage in Dhamma discussions, and participate in spiritual care activities. This approach aligns with the Buddhist principle of ‘Citte Asangkilitthe Sukati Patikangkha,’ emphasizing a mind free of defilements and sadness for a peaceful passing.

During the event, Wat Pa Non Sa-at collaborated with Dr. Yalda Wangsuphakikoson, President of
the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, and local agencies such as the National Health Security Office and Health Region 9. They discussed innovations and principles related to palliative care for terminally ill patients, highlighting it as a form of care that will serve as a model for a good Buddhist death, gaining international attention.

The center’s construction will include four buildings named the Building of All Noble Truths, capable of accommodating over 2,000 patients. It aspires to become the first comprehensive Buddhist Center for Terminal Patients in Thailand and globally, benefiting Buddhists and the wider community.