In Wat Umong, different from other temples in Chiang mai, you don't see any shiny golden stupa there. The most unique feature of the temple are the tunnels which give the wat its name (umong is the Thai word for "tunnel").
Wat Umong simply exists in a forest like Achan Buddhadasa's way. This is one of the monasteries founded by his group. Achan Buddhadasa Bhikkhu forbade all statues of Buddha and all the popular forms of worship and merit-making.
Detailed explanation about Wat Umong you can see it here.
As to Achan Buddhadasa you can get info here.
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