Wat Paknam is well known for its meditation. The former highly respectful monk Ven. Chao Khun Mongkol-Thepmuni,
Luang Phor Wat Paknam or Luang Phor Sodh, the founder of Vija Dhammakaya tradition. He attained Dhammakaya in 1916,
and since then was teaching the knowledge or Dhamma to his disciples until he passed away in 1959.
Many foreigners came here for meditation course. The meditation teacher can speak some English and the junior monks are
able to interpret.
