Wat Pa Ban Tat, just 12 kms south of Udon Thani city, is a monastery dedicated to meditation. The huge site was founded and developed by the Ajarn Maha Bua, a monk of national importance. The approaches, as well as the buildings themselves are kept in immaculate condition. The architecture, traditionally Thai, is themed black and white which makes for an attractive overall setting. The atmosphere walking round is subdued and reverential as visitors embrace the precepts of the wat.