Visiting temples had been a fascination because of the brand architecture but nothing compares when I visited the biggest Chinese temple in Thailand, the Wat Boromracha. The temple is built in Ming-Ching architectural style reminiscent of my visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing, of which this was copied. The temple was built in commemoration of the 80th birthday of the King of Thailand and the temple took 12 years to finished. Let me give you a tour.
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| Floating candles as a sign of offering |
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| 1,000-handed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva statue |
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| Buddha images cast from brass |
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| Granite engraving |
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| Sukkavadi Meun Buddhasukkavadi Buddhakaset Hall |
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| Ornate ceilings |
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| Elaborately carved beam-and-bracket roof support |
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| A glimpse of the huge Brass Buddha |
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| Carved and painted wooden doors |
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| Imposing architectural craftmanship |
The temple was built to accommodate worshippers and the growing number of monks. It was also built to establish a learning institute that will incorporate Buddhist doctrines for Chinese-Thai novices. (Bangkok Post- Patsinee Kranlert)
When I visit a country, I often go to their churches or their temples. By doing so, I enter a new place with much reverence to the people of that country while embracing their beliefs and traditions be it of a different religion from mine.
Teachings from Gautama Buddha:
On Truth:
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
On Anger:
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.
On Work:
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.
On Friends:
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
Leaving you with some wise words. Peace!
