Khao Chee Chan (เขาชีจรรย์ ) or sometimes spelt as Khao Chi Chan is a well known place whereby the Buddha image is carved into the mountain using laser technology. The following is taken from a signboard located in the area: Amphoe Satthahip. Officially named “Phra Buddha Maha Uttamopas Sasada”, the image in seated meditation posture …
Carved Buddha Image of Khao Chi Chan เขาชีจรรย์, Chon Buri Read More »
Phra Pathom Chedi ( พระปฐมเจดีย์), Nakhom Pathom is one of the biggest in South East Asia and it is at this spot where Buddhist was first taught in Thailand. Even though I saw a brief description of this temple in Lonely Planet, surprisingly, I do not see many overseas tourists coming to this temple. Introduction as obtained …
Phra Pathom Chedi พระปฐมเจดีย์, Nakhon Pathom- largest chedi in SEA Read More »
Below are pictures from a beautiful temple that I’ve visited in Ayutthaya. I feel it deserved a mention because in the temple, it contained 3 Buddha images of 500 years, 1500 years and 800 years respectively. Please note that the information below is taken from a signboard located in the temple. History of Wat Na …
Wat Na Phramane (วัดหน้าพระเมรุ), Ayutthaya, Thailand Read More »
Wat Tha Ka Rong (วัดท่าการ้อง) is located in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The temple has a shrine hall and another hall where real size wax figures of famous Buddhist monks can be seen. It is located next to a pier. However, in this article, I want to share with you on one of the most beautifully done …
Wat Thakarong วัดท่าการ้อง Ayutthaya- most beautiful and inviting washrooms Read More »
Wat Pho วัดโพธิ์ has the longest reclining Buddha and you will need to pay 50baht entrance fee (to help in temple maintenance).
The temple is known as Wat Pha Khao Thong is located in Ayuthaya. It has a chedi, known as Chedi Phu Khao Thong (เจดีย์ภูเขาทอง) is located near The Monument of King Naresuan located in Ayutthaya. After climbing up the stairs of the chedi, you can opt to go inside the middle area. This is what you …
Here I come….. I went back to Wat Arun the next afternoon (after going there to witness the spectacular night view). I believe sometimes a strange connection to a place draws us back there.
When you visit certain Thai temples, you may find there are paintings showing how hell looks like from the Buddhist cosmology. Most religion have a representation believe in heaven and hell. Here’s the Buddhist version: Those who are being reborn in hell due to past bad deeds. Here, the records of what they’ve done on …
Wat Arun or its full name Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (วัดอรุณราชวราราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร), also known as the Temple of the Golden Dawn, is located along the Chrao Phraya River. Even though it is known as Temple as the Golden Dawn, many agree that it is more beautiful to view at night. See how beautiful it is at …
There is an interesting monastery in Ayuthaya- outwardly, it has the design of a church. The temple is located in Bang Pa In, not far from Ayutthaya. It is known as Wat Niwet Thammaprawat ( วัดนิเวศธรรมประวัติราชวรวิหาร). But as soon as you walk into the hall, the insides are still similar to a church…..
