Asokaram literally means a place without sadness. Once stepping on the temple area, you can sense the real ambiance of “a place of pleasure” and agreeable with various types of plants and trees, including mangrove forests as well as cork trees. However, the temple shows a significant difference between Aram and ordinary temples.
In the area of 53 rais, there are a number of spectacular attractions. First of all, a group of 13 white pagodas, symbolizing 13 disciples of pilgrimage, contain Buddha’s relics inside gold, silver and copper alloy cinerary urns. Next, Vihanr Visudhidhammaransri, a 3-storey building with four gables, is another place not to miss. The top is gilded with pure gold and contains Buddha’s relics. The monastery installs imitated images of Buddhachinaraj, Luang Phu Mun Puritatto and the undecomposed body of Luang Poh Lee Dhammataro, the first abbess of the temple. Another interesting place to visit is the main monastery which installs the brass image of Luang Poh Sri Samutr in posture of meditation. Moreover, a monument of Ashoka the Great is installed inside the temple so that the public can pay respect to and remember his royal grace in spreading Buddhism to Suvannabhumi.