Wat Doi Dhamma Chedi Temple Today I hiked in the beautiful, rocky hillside around Wat Doi Dhamma Chedi, which is close to the town of Koksri Suphan in Sakon Nakhon province in northern Thailand. It was very peaceful, the only sounds were the rustling of leaves, the occasional bird chirping, water drops falling from a water wheel and the far-off sweeping of the monk's brooms. Thai pastoral scene on the way to the temple. A Buddhist shrine. Near the entrance to the temple sanctuary. Gorgeous red flower. Lovely roots embracing a rock outcrop. Walking through the forest we saw some amazing butterflies, which were a drab brownish-grey on the outside of the wings; but, once they opened their wings up, they were a royal purple. Unfortunately they were too fast to photograph, but it was incredible nonetheless! Wat Doi Dhamma Chedi Pagoda at an angle. Stunning blooms! A magical stone pathway through the forest.