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Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachaworawihan
Introduce
Wat Pathum Wanaram (Lotus Temple) is a historic Buddhist temple in the centre of Bangkok, established by King Rama IV in 1857, 167 years ago. The temple sits on the site of King Rama IV’s former palace and was built in honour of Queen Thepsirintra.
The temple boasts beautiful architecture and artefacts, including the Great Buddha Hall, the Coordinating Hall and the Stupa. There are currently about 120 monks living here, a large community of monks who study Buddhism and support those who want to become monks in their studies. The temple also has a large retreat meditation centre program that people are welcome to attend.
The temple boasts beautiful architecture and artefacts, including the Great Buddha Hall, the Coordinating Hall and the Stupa. There are currently about 120 monks living here, a large community of monks who study Buddhism and support those who want to become monks in their studies. The temple also has a large retreat meditation centre program that people are welcome to attend.
The temple boasts beautiful architecture and artefacts, including the Great Buddha Hall, the Coordinating Hall and the Stupa. There are currently about 120 monks living here, a large community of monks who study Buddhism and support those who want to become monks in their studies. The temple also has a large retreat meditation centre program that people are welcome to attend.
Background story
If you want to know more about this temple, you can click this link to view the 3D model.
King Rama IV of Thailand, was known for his interest in Western culture and learning. He was open to exploring and accepting foreign ideas. That’s why some Westerners appear on these murals
Because of Rama IV’s love for other cultures, the frescoes on the doors of this temple incorporate Chinese styles.
The naga is a mythical serpent in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions that symbolizes protection and prosperity.
The naga is a mythical serpent in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions that symbolizes protection and prosperity.
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Temple’s Cultural Preservation
- We know that this temple is 167 years old, although the temple has been renovated and the murals destroyed in a fire in 1972 have been restored. But so far, the appearance he presented to us is still complete and shocking. Whether it is the color of the mural or the picture of the historical story he shows, it is very clear and highly restored. And it has also done a good job in the sustainable development of its historical inheritance. For example, there is a special museum to explain and introduce it.
Promoting Education and Awareness
- 120 moonks stay together over here, this is a quiet big monastic, they study the Dharma, and the people who want to be a moonk, no matter their age, stay with them, monastic & support they finish the bachelor degree.
- The temple has a big project about meditation center, so everyone is welcome to work in it as a quiet meditation retreat. This is also an opportunity to bring sustainable development to the temple. It not only provides people with a way to relieve stress, but also provides better health for citizens, because people are the one of the drivers of energy for countries’ development, and allows the country to reserve good human capital resources. For the temple itself, it also brings more visitors and maintains the amount of donations to the temple.
Navigation view
The most striking feature of this temple is the frescoes on every wall, some of which show the lifestyle of ancient Thais and others show images of Gods and Buddhas. There are also a lot of lotus elements in the temple, as well as statues of gods and goddesses, and this video mainly explains the background stories of the murals and statues.
Group member
Sihan Liu
Peixuan Li
Yuxuan Yang
Shuwei Yu
