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Wat Khuha Sawan (Bangkok)

Wat Khuha Sawan or full name Wat Kuha Sawan Worawihan (Thai: วัดคูหาสวรรค์, pronounced [wát kʰūː.hǎː sā.wǎn], วัดคูหาสวรรค์วรวิหาร, pronounced [wát kʰūː.hǎː sā.wǎn wɔ̄ːráʔwíʔhǎːn]) is a historic Buddhist temple in Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. History Wat Kuha Sawan dates all the way back to the late Ayutthaya period, without knowing who created it. What remains and shows the Ayutthaya period architecture is the gable pattern carved in wood on both the front and back of the ubosot (ordination hall). The wings of the small gable along the roof are lowered by two wings on each side. It is the craftsmanship of artisans in the Ayutthaya period and sema stones (temple boundary stone) that are a pair of colours made of red sandstone late Ayutthaya craftsmanship. As for the sema arch, it was built later. The original sema was enshrined on a cement pedestal only. King Rama I have restored the whole temple along with the renamed from "Wat Sala Si Na" (วัดศาลาสี่หน้า, "four-fronted pavilion temple") to Wat Khuha Sawan ("celestial cavern temple"). This temple used to have a large bronze Buddha image in the early Ayutthaya period art. Later, King Rama I, he was invited to be enshrined as the principal Buddha image in Wat Pho in Rattanakosin Island until the present. Nowadays, it can be regarded as a third-class royal temple in worawihan category. Typically, the ubosot is generally not open to go inside, but has beautiful architecture and is well viewed from a canal boat along Khlong Bangkok Yai, the temple location. Neighbourhoods Around the temple there are many places of interest include Khlong Bang Luang Artist House, Khlong Bang Luang Traditional Waterside Community, Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak, which are all cultural attractions. At the back of the temple (in front of the temple is a canal) is a small pathway parallel to the Khlong Bangkok Yai leads to a local kindergarten and elementary school, Sutham Suksa. Within the school is located an abandoned temple called "Wat Suwan Khiri" (วัดสุวรรณคีรี), assumed that it is an ancient temple that has existed since the late Ayutthaya period as well. But now only the principle Buddha image in the attitude of meditation, is left named "Luang Pho Suwan Khiri" (หลวงพ่อสุวรรณคีรี) enshrined in a Chinese style shrine. The temple has been uninhabited since the reign of King Rama VI, due to the unavailability of resident priests, and was later incorporated into Wat Kuha Sawan. To this day people still come to ask for blessings for their wellbeing from Luang Pho Suwan Khiri. References
Wat Chonlaprathan Rangsarit

Wat Chonlaprathan Rangsarit (Thai: วัดชลประทานรังสฤษดิ์, pronounced [wát tɕʰōn.lá.prà.tʰāːn rāŋ.sà.rìt]) is a third-class royal temple in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. References External links Media related to Wat Chonlaprathan Rangsarit at Wikimedia Commons
Wat Chai Chana Songkhram, Bangkok

Wat Chai Chana Songkhram, or written as Wat Chaichana Songkhram (Thai: วัดชัยชนะสงคราม) is a Thai Buddhist temple located in the area of Khlong Thom not far from Chinatown, or popularly known as Yaowarat. It is regarded as the third class of the royal temple, that was built during King Nangklao (Rama III)'s reign in 1848. The chief commander, Chao Phraya Bodindecha, was a devout follower of Buddhism. After coming back with the victory from the war with Khmer and Annamese, he donated his house to build this temple. He named this temple Wat Chai Chana Songkhram, which means literally "war victory temple". This temple is also known informally as Wat Tuek (วัดตึก), which means literally "building temple". Because it is strange from other temples at the same time, it was built with concrete and full of buildings and structures, such as main hall, stūpas, sermon hall, monk's dwellings etc. The principal Buddha image named "Singhamunin Thammabodin Lokanartthewanorachat Apiphuchani" (สิงหมุนินทร์ ธรรมบดินทร์ โลกนาถเทวนรชาติ อภิปูชนีย์). Wat Chai Chana Songkhram can be considered as the only monastery in the Khlong Thom's area, the automotive hardware and electric equipment market is crowded with a lot of people, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. References
Wat Rampoeng

Wat Rampoeng (Northern Thai: ᩅᩢ᩠ᨯᩁᩴ᩵ᩣᩮᨻᩥ᩠ᨦ; Thai: วัดร่ำเปิง), also known as Wat Taoptharam (Northern Thai: ᩅᩢ᩠ᨯᨲᨷᩮᩣᨴᩣᩁᩣ᩠ᨾ; Thai: วัดตโปทาราม), is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is situated in the area of Suthep subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai, on the outskirts of the city. The temple is well known for its meditation centre. History Wat Rampoeng was founded in 1492 by Yotchiangri, the 10th monarch of the Mangrai Dynasty which ruled Lan Na, who named it 'Rampoeng', meaning 'to mourn' in the Lan Na dialect, in memory of his late father and mother. Yotchiangri's reason for building the temple, it is thought, was to atone for his executing a man who he believed caused the death of his father, Prince Bunrueang. The only son of Tilokkarat, the 9th monarch of the Mangrai Dynasty and heir to the throne, Bunrueang was executed by his father after he became suspicious of his loyalty, and when Yotchiangri succeeded his grandfather as king on his death, he found and executed the man he believed was the informer, an act which he later regretted. The temple has undergone various redevelopments after it became severely dilapidated in the mid-twentieth century. In the 1970s, new buildings were erected, and its principal Buddha image, which had been moved to Wat Phra Singh, was returned. In 1975, a Vipassana meditation centre was opened at the temple which today continues to attract visitors from around the world. The most recent renovation took place in 2015 when the Viharn Lai Kham was rebuilt. In 2022, the pagoda required remedial repairs when an earth tremor widened existing cracks. Description The temple's main structures are the two assembly halls, the Viharn Lai Kham being the principal hall; a pagoda; Tripitika library; the mediation centre; and several pavilions. The Viharn Lai Kham, originally built in the 1970s and reconstructed in teak 2015, is characteristic of Lan Na style. Its principal Buddha image, in the subduing Mara posture, bears the date 1492, the year the temple was built, having been returned in 1976 from Wat Phra Singh where it was moved for safekeeping. At the back of the hall is an old stone stele (Sila Fak Kham) which is inscribed with a record of the history of the construction of the temple. Inscribed in the Lan Na dialect, it states that the temple was built in 1492, and that Queen Atapathewi, Yotchiangri's consort, supervised the construction. The round and stepped pagoda which dates from 1492, and one of only three round pagodas found in Chiang Mai province, has eight tiers with niches for the placement of images. Housing relics of the Buddha, it is surrounded by four smaller chedis containing the ashes of monks. The two-storey Tripitika library serves as a repository for Theravadan scriptures, palm leaf manuscripts in 19 different languages, and texts on Buddhism and meditation. In addition to the monk's quarters are the meditation buildings. References
Wat Ton Chan

Wat Ton Chan (thailändisch วัดต้นจันทร์, deutsch: „Tempel des Sandelholzbaums“) ist der Name der Ruine einer ehemaligen buddhistischen Tempelanlage (Wat) im Süden der historischen Altstadt von Sukhothai im UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe Geschichtspark Sukhothai in Thailand. Lage Wat Ton Chan befindet sich etwas abgelegen von den Hauptwegen im Süden der Altstadt von Sukhothai, gut einen Kilometer Luftlinie außerhalb des südlichen Stadttores („Pratu Namo“, „Namo Gate“). Die nächstgelegenen Tempelanlagen sind Wat Kon Laeng (gut 600 Meter nordwestlich), Wat Asokaram (knapp 500 Meter nordöstlich), Wat Wihan Thong (gut 450 Meter ostsüdöstlich) und Wat Phrangmen (rund 600 Meter nordnordöstlich). Beschreibung und Datierung Das rezente Erscheinungsbild besteht aus einem Haupt-Chedi, einer Versammlungshalle (Wihan) und den Basen von zwei untergeordneten Chedis. Das ganze Ensemble wurde von einem zehn Meter durchmessenden Graben umgeben. Der glockenförmigen, aus Ziegelsteinen konstruierte Haupt-Chedi ruht auf einer sich dreistufig verjüngenden, quadratischen Basis aus Laterit von 15 Metern Seitenlänge. Auf jeder Seite findet sich eine in die Basis integrierte Vorhalle. In diesen Hallen befanden sich einst sitzende Buddhastatuen mit dem Gestus der Zurückweisung des Dämonen Mara und seiner Versuchungen. Der Wihan besteht aus einer Ziegelkonstruktion mit oktogonalen und runden Lateritsäulen. Er misst 20 mal 40 Meter und war an den Seitenfronten von umlaufenden, ebenfalls mit Laterit gestützten Portiken umgeben. An seinem westlichen Ende befindet sich auf einem Podest die Ruine einer sitzenden Buddhaskulptur, deren Kopf nicht mehr vorhanden ist. Auf Grund der Verwendung von oktogonalen Säulen und der Proportionen des Wihan kann die Tempelanlage auf das späte 14. Jahrhundert datiert werden. Literatur Dawn F. Rooney: Ancient Sukhothai. Thailand's Cultural Heritage. River Books, Bangkok 2008, ISBN 978-974-9863-42-8, S. 135. Weblinks Einzelnachweise
Wat Tha Luang

Wat Tha Luang (Thai: วัดท่าหลวง) is a Thai Buddhist temple in Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Phichit, Phichit Province, upper central Thailand. Regarded as the most famous temple in the province and also considered as provincial temple. The temple sits on the Nan River's west bank close to the Provincial Hall. Description This temple is believed to have been constructed in 1845 during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III). Its name comes from the former tambon (sub-district) name that is the location. Wat Tha Luang was also known as Wat Ratchadittharam (วัดราชดิตถาราม) but this name is not as popular or known as it should be. The temple was promoted to third-class royal monastery in 1986. The principal Buddha statue namely Luang Pho Phet (หลวงพ่อเพชร), a Chiang Saen style Buddha statue that is widely respected and worshipped by Phichit people and the general public. At present, Luang Pho Phet is enshrined in the main hall, which is open to worship daily from 06.30 am–06.00 pm. In addition, the Nan River flows through the temple, making it the venue where the annual King’s Cup long boat races take place around the early September. The racing has been held for a long time until it became a well-known local traditional, by starting up in the year 1907. References External links Official website
Wat Nang Nong

Wat Nang Nong Worawihan (Thai: วัดนางนองวรวิหาร), often shortened to Wat Nang Nong is a historical Thai Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Located in the vicinity of well known Wat Ratchaorot, Khlong Dan or Khlong Sanam Chai canal runs through the western area. History According to the style of art of the objects found in the temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period. A large-scale restroration work was carried out during the King Rama III of early Rattanakosin period after which time it was consecrated a royal temple. The king himself came to the temple by boat in 1841, to perform a ritual over the bai sena (temple boundary stone) in the ubosot (ordination hall). The principal Buddha image inside the ubosot is Buddha image in royal gear seated in the subduing Mara posture named Phra Phuttha Maha Chakkraphat (พระพุทธมหาจักรพรรดิ, lit "the great emperor Buddha"), representing the Sukhothai art style. Inside the ubosot there are multi media art techniques, namely paintings with lai rot nam (Thai gilded lacquer) relating classic Chinese literature Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The temple collecting includes a number of objects created in the styles of both Chinese and European art. Wat Nang Nong has been registered as a national ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department since 1977. Toponymy No one knows what Nang Nong translates or means. Independent historian Sujit Wongthes assumed that it must have been distorted from the word Bang Nam Nong, meaning "inundation place". References External links Wat Nang Nong on Facebook
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat

Wat Niwet Thammaprawat Ratchaworawihan (Thai: วัดนิเวศธรรมประวัติราชวรวิหาร) is a Buddhist temple (wat) of the Dhammayut Order, located within the grounds of the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace in Thailand's Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Founded in 1878, it is remarkable among Thai Buddhist temples in that its architecture mimics that of a European church, being built in the Gothic Revival style. History The construction of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat was commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1876, to serve as the royal temple for the newly expanded Bang Pa-In Palace. The temple was designed by Joachim Grassi, one of the first Italian architects employed under the king's government. Many public buildings were built in the Western style during Chulalongkorn's reign, a trend reflecting the modernisation of Siam (as Thailand was then known) at the time. Wat Niwet Thammaprawat was built in Gothic Revival style, with stained glass windows and a Gothic altar. Its appearance resembles that of a Christian church, with the temple's main Buddha image in place of a Cross. Construction was completed in 1878. Status and location Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is a royal temple, first-class, of the ratchaworawihan type, and is one of the sixteen temples which receive annual royal kathina offerings. It falls under the Dhammayut Order of Thai Theravada Buddhism. It is a registered historic monument, and received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 1989. The temple is located on an island of the Chao Phraya River, next to Bang Pa-in Royal Palace, in Ban Len Subdistrict, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. It is nowadays accessible by a cable car from the palace. See also Buddhism in Thailand List of Buddhist temples in Thailand Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok - a Catholic church built in Thai style References External links Media related to Wat Niwet Thammaprawat at Wikimedia Commons
Wat Bamphen Chin Phrot

Wat Bamphen Chin Phrot (Thai: วัดบำเพ็ญจีนพรต; Chinese: 永福寺; pinyin: Yǒngfú Sì) or familiarly known in Teochew Yong Hok Yi (ย่งฮกยี่) is a Chinese temple of the Mahāyāna sect in Thailand, located on Soi Yaowarat 8 (Trok Tao), Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok. This temple has many interesting features, because it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Thailand (old than nearby Wat Mangkon Kamalawat), including the only temple located on Yaowarat Road and can be considered as the smallest temple in the country, because it is only five storey shophouse. The temple was originally Avalokiteśvara's place of worship founded by overseas Chinese who live in Siam (Thailand at that time) since 1795 (corresponding to the reign of Qianlong Emperor). Later abandoned, Chinese monk named Sok Heng was renovated in 1867 and received a Thai name from King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) that "Wat Bamphen Chin Phrot" (literally: Practice Chinese Buddhist Teaching Temple) until now. At present the temple name plaque, which was given by the king still hanging over the entrance of the main hall. The interesting thing of Wat Bamphen Chin Phrot, besides the main hall, is only a small room built with a width of 7.80 m and 10.20 m long with Teochew architectural style. The principle Buddha images are Trikāya and Eighteen Arhats that enshrined on the side all made from papier-mâché. Including idols of other Chinese gods to worship such as Guan Yu, Xuanwu, Caishen, Tai Sui, Kātyāyana etc. References External links Official website
Wat Puranawat

Wat Puranawat (Thai: วัดปุรณาวาส) is a private Buddhist temple in suburb Bangkok, situated on the bank of Khlong Maha Sawat in the area of Sala Thammasop in Thawi Watthana District, considered as a temple on the northwesternmost of Bangkok. Across Khlong Maha Sawat is the area of Tambon Sala Klang, Bang Kruai District of Nonthaburi Province, while Tambon Salaya, Phutthamonthon District of Nakhon Pathom Province is not far from here. The monastery was built in 1854 during the King Mongkut (Rama IV)'s reign. Formerly called Wat Nok (วัดนก) and sometimes called Wat Klang Khlong (วัดกลางคลอง), the temple was recorded that King Mongkut has Khlong Maha Sawat dug and visit the construction site, he joined with a man called Mr. Bun in contribution to build the monk's dwelling and named the temple as Wat Ratchabuntham (วัดราชบุญธรรม). The name was later changed to Wat Bunyawat Ratchasatthatham (วัดบุญญาวาสน์ราชศรัทธาธรรม). In 1937, the temple was again renamed to Wat Puranawat in present day. The temple there are three valuable ancient object of Buddha images called Luang Pho In (หลวงพ่ออินทร์) and Luang Pho Chan (หลวงพ่อจันทร์), as well as a figure of Buddha during difficult deeds enshrined in the temple. The temple has undergone major restoration by the Yongchaiyudh family, whose family members include General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, the 22rd Prime Minister of Thailand. Besides, Wat Puranawat School, a secondary school on the land of the temple, it was also the home of Bangkok Local Museum Thawi Watthana District. Both school and museum are opposite the temple, bisected by southern railway line. References
Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu

Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu (Thai: วัดพระธาตุดอยกองมู) is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple in Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand, considered as a provincial temple. Formerly known as Wat Plai Doi (วัดปลายดอย, "temple on mountaintop"), because it is located on Doi Kong Mu hill 1,300 m (4,265 ft) above sea level, southern west of Amphoe Mueang Mae Hong Son. While the hill name Kong Mu is Shan language means "the stūpa". The monastery was built with Tai Yai architecture style mixed with Burmese style. The most striking of the temple are two large whitewashed stūpas. The largest stūpa was built in 1860 by wealthy Tai Yai merchant named Chong Tong Su, it enshrines the relics of Maudgalyāyana, one of the chief disciples of the Lord Buddha. These relics were brought from Mawlamyine in Myanmar. While another stūpa next to it was built in 1872 by Phraya Singhanatracha who was a first governor of Mae Hong Son. This stūpa contains relics of Śāriputra that were brought from Mandalay. The temple and the hill are also a scenic viewpoint of Mae Hong Son. The temple was registered as an archaeological site of Mae Hong Son province by the Fine Arts Department in 1979. Gallery References External links Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu formerly known as Wat Plai Doi
Wat Matchimawat, Udon Thani

Wat Matchimawat (Thai: วัดมัชฌิมาวาส), formerly and still colloquially known as Wat Non Mak Khaeng (วัดโนนหมากแข้ง) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Udon Thani province, Thailand. Regarded as the temple of Udon Thani. Originally, the temple and the Buddha image were abandoned, until Prince Prachaksinlapakhom, founder of Udon Thani, planted the city of Udon Thani in the area of the temple. The prince named the temple as Wat Matchimawat after rehabilitated the temple. The name Matchimawat means "the middle temple", owing he wanted others to think that this temple is the centre of the city. His intention was to encourage others that the temple belonged to everybody so they should take good care of public belonging. On May 7, 1964, the temple was designated as third class royal monastery. Luang Pho Nak (หลวงพ่อนาค) is a principle Buddha image and is also considered the Buddha image of Udon Thani province as well. In 1951, Phrathep Wisutthachan, the former abbot, rehabilitated the ordination hall and the Buddha image after finding them abandoned. He decided to build a new Buddha image to cover the original image and invited him to enshrine in front of the ordination hall. Since then, people like to come here to worship this Buddha image. The original Luang Pho Nak is 2 ft (61.0 cm) tall made of white stone. The size is not very big so it could be stolen easily, so the abbot decided to build a plaster Buddha image to cover the original one. References
Wat Si Chum

Der Wat Si Chum (Thai วัดศรีชุม) ist eine buddhistische Tempelanlage (Wat) in Sukhothai, Provinz Sukhothai in der Nordregion von Thailand. Lage Der Wat Si Chum ist Teil des Geschichtsparks Sukhothai, er liegt nordwestlich außerhalb der Alten Stadt (Mueang Kao – เมืองเก่า) von Sukhothai. Sehenswürdigkeiten Der massige Mondop, ein würfelförmiges Gebäude in der Mitte der Anlage wurde gegen Ende des 14. Jahrhunderts von König Maha Thammaracha II. erbaut. In ihm befindet sich eine riesige sitzende Buddha-Statue in der Bhumisparśa-mudra („Überwindung des Māra“), die etwa 11 Meter breit und 15 Meter hoch ist. Diese Figur ist wahrscheinlich Phra Achana, der in einer Steininschrift, der so genannten „Inscription I.“, von König Ram Khamhaeng erwähnt wurde. Sie ist das größte erhaltene Buddhabildnis in Sukhothai. Der scheinbar durch die schmale Öffnung des Tempels spähende Buddha, wie auch seine elegante, zugespitzte Hand gehören zu den beliebtesten Postkarten- und Photomotiven in Alt-Sukhothai. Der Mondop hat einen quadratischen Grundriss von 32 Meter Seitenlänge. Er ist 15 Meter hoch und seine Wände sind 3 Meter dick. In der südlichen Wand gibt es einen Zugang zu einer schmalen Treppe, über die man auf das Dach gelangen kann. In diesem Durchgang wurden mehr als 50 Schieferplatten entdeckt, auf denen Bilder aus dem Leben des Buddha (Jataka) eingraviert sind. Sie sind die ältesten erhaltenen Beispiele thailändischer Zeichenkunst. Obwohl sich diese Platten ursprünglich an einem anderen Ort befunden haben, ist man heute der Meinung, dass das rituelle Umrunden (oder hier das Erklimmen der Stufen) als ein symbolischer Aufstieg zur Buddhaschaft gesehen werden kann. Ursprünglich hat der Mondop wahrscheinlich ein hölzernes Pult- oder Satteldach besessen. Östlich vor dem Mondop ist die Ruine einer Versammlungshalle (Wihan) zu sehen mit Säulenfragmenten und drei Podesten, auf denen ursprünglich Buddha-Statuen standen. Nördlich des Mondop befinden sich die Ruinen einer weiteren kleinen Versammlungshalle und ein weiterer, kleinerer Mondop mit einer Buddha-Statue. Die gesamte Anlage ist von einem Wassergraben umgeben. Literatur Betty Gosling: Sukhothai Its History, Culture, And Art. Asia Books (Oxford University Press), Bangkok 1991, ISBN 974-8206-85-8 A.B. Griswold: Towards A History Of Sukhothai Art. The Fine Arts Department, Bangkok 1967 (oh. ISBN) Dawn F. Rooney: Ancient Sukhothai, Thailand's Cultural Heritage. River Books, Bangkok 2008, ISBN 978-974-9863-42-8 Peter Skilling (Hrsg.): Past Lives of the Buddha. Wat Si Chum – Art, Architecture and Inscriptions. River Books, Bangkok 2008, ISBN 978-974-9863-45-9 Hiram W. Woodward Jr.: Guide to Old Sukhothai. The Fine Arts Department, Bangkok 1972 (ohne ISBN) Weblinks Einzelnachweise
Wat Sam Phraya

Wat Sam Phraya (Thai: วัดสามพระยา) is a Thai royal temple of the third class, located in Wat Sam Phraya subdistrict, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Formerly called Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom, it was presumably built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and given its present name in the Bangkok era. History During the reign of King Rama I (1782-1809 CE), Luang Wisut Yothamart (Troos) dedicated the land and houses of his deceased younger brother Khun Phrom (Sarat) as a temple in his memory, and it was named Bang Khun Phrom Temple. During the reign of King Rama III, the temple had fallen to ruins. Phraya Raja Supawadee (Khun Thong), Phraya Rachikul (Thong) and Phraya Thep Worachun (Thong Pak), who were the sons of Mrs. Phawa, the youngest sister of Luang Wisut Yothamat and Khun Phrom, jointly renovated the temple. When the three phraya offered the temple to King Rama III, he bestowed it the name "Sam Phraya Temple" (Temple of the Three Lords) and raised it to the status of a royal temple in the year 1823 CE (2366 BE). Structures The ordination hall (ubosot in Thai) is a brick building with a double-tiered roof clad in Chinese glazed tiles. The main Buddha image of the temple is called Luang Pho Phra Phutta Keson. The interior walls are painted in a floral pattern. A frieze, depicting dragons and phoenix in gold, runs along the top of the walls. The sections between the windows depict offering tables in a Chinese style. The ceremony hall is a brick building with 2-tiers of roof tiles, decorated with Chinese plates and patterns. A total of twenty-five stupas lie within and around the enclosure of the ordination hall. Gallery References