Wat Pho, Bangkok
Wat Pho is home to an enormous golden reclining Buddha. It is about 150 feet long and is Thailand’s
longest reclining Buddha. The reclining
Buddha is a less common representation of Buddha. It depicts his death, passing into nirvana
and being freed from the cycle of reincarnation. The soles of the Buddha’s feet are adorned
with mother-of-pearl inlay and are beautiful on their own.
The grounds are equally awe-inspiring with stunning temples
and the famous Phra Ubosot depicting the Buddha enthroned. There are over a thousands Buddha statues in
the complex.
The complex is crowded, so go early. Bare shoulders, arms and legs are not
allowed. Shoes must be removed before
entering a temple. Buddhism is the
living religion of Thailand. Expect to
see people in prayer and be respectful.
There are Buddhas in every pose |
The ornamentation is hand-laid ceramic tiles giving a 3-D effect |
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