Try meditating if you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, exhausted, or bewildered. Part of practicing mindfulness in psychotherapy is bringing awareness to the present moment by focusing on one’s breathing. Meditation is a simple technique for reducing stress and bringing the mind with you wherever you go.
If you want to learn how to be fully present and thoughtful, a trip to the Chom Kitti Temple in Chiang Saen is just what you need. As an additional bonus, the temple is considered to be one of the most sacred sites in Chiang Rai. This temple is located atop Doi Chom Kitti (Doi Noon), a high hill known for its serenity and solitude. It is a favorite destination for those seeking a quiet spot to meditate. Moreover, it’s only 2 kilometers from Chiang Saen, making it a convenient and tranquil place for introspective journeys.
Following your meditation, you may explore one of Chiang Rai’s nine surviving pagodas, a structure that’s likely over a thousand years old. The relics of the Lord Buddha’s Phra Nalat (forehead) are kept within the pagoda. Many locals believe that if they worship and make a wish, they will be blessed with success in all aspects of life.
Don’t leave without first soaking in the stunning vistas all around you. The temple’s elevated position allows visitors to look down over the picturesque town of Chiang Saen. Just being there—under the unending canopy of trees, in the stillness, listening to the beating of your own heart—will help you feel ready to face the world again.