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That Phanom
Wat Phra That Phanom ( th, วัดพระธาตุพนม) is a temple in the That Phanom District in the southern part of Nakhon Phanom Province, northeastern Thailand. According to legend, the temple contains Phra Uranghathat / พระอุรังคธาตุ or Phra Ura / พระอุระ (the Buddha's breast bone) are enshrined, and as such, it is one of the most important Theravada Buddhist structures in the region. Each year, a festival is held at That Phanom to honor the temple. The week-long festival attracts thousands of people who make pilgrimages to honor the shrine. In Thai folk Buddhism, Wat Phra That Phanom is a popular pilgrimage destination for those born in the year of the Monkey. The temple contains a number of paintings illustrating traditional Thai proverbs. History It was originally built in the 16th century by the Laotian king, Photisarath of Lan Xang. However, according to legend, the first temple structures were built here a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Photisarath
Photisarath (also spelled Phothisarath, Phothisarat, or Potisarat, lo, ພະເຈົ້າໂພທິສະລາດ, 1501–1547) son of King Visoun of Lanxang, is considered to be the most devout of the Lao kings. He banned spirit worship and built temples upon the sites of spirit shrines. His elephant fell and crushed him while he sought to display his prowess to the diplomatic corps. His son Setthathirath returned from Chiang Mai to succeed him to the throne of Lan Xang. Phothisarath was ruler (1520–47) of the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang whose territorial expansion embroiled Laos in the warfare that swept mainland Southeast Asia in the latter half of the 16th century. King Chairachathirat of the Ayutthaya Kingdom invaded Vientiane with a large army in 1540, captured Muang Khouk and crossed the Mekong, but succumbed to a rout at the battle of Sala Kham, the remnants fleeing for their lives and leaving enormous casualties behind. Phothisarath himself allied himself with Burma, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon,(Thai: ''พระมหาธาตุแก่นนคร'') Kaen Nakhon, 'The Great Buddha's Relics' or 'The Nine Story Stupa Located in Wat Nong Waeng,' is a Thai royal temple of the old town. Wat Nong Waeng is located close to Kaen Nakhon marsh on Klangmuang Road, Muang District. Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon was established to celebrate the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Khon Kaen province's establishment. Its thorough spire, Isaan fishnet shape, Indochina-Dvaravati Era Style, imitated Phra That Kham Kaen. Its base is a square shape of 50 meters on each side and 80 meters in height, where are situated the four-mini-Buddha's relics in each corner sheltered by a seven-head-nāga crystal wall. The History of Wat Nong Waeng, the Royal temple Wat Nong Wang, former called Wat Nuae, was established at Ban Bueng Bon (Kaen Nakhon Marsh) along with Wat Klang and Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th-century Buddhist Temples
The 16th century begins with the Julian year 1501 ( MDI) and ends with either the Julian or the Gregorian year 1600 ( MDC) (depending on the reckoning used; the Gregorian calendar introduced a lapse of 10 days in October 1582). The 16th century is regarded by historians as the century which saw the rise of Western civilization and the Islamic gunpowder empires. The Renaissance in Italy and Europe saw the emergence of important artists, authors and scientists, and led to the foundation of important subjects which include accounting and political science. Copernicus proposed the heliocentric universe, which was met with strong resistance, and Tycho Brahe refuted the theory of celestial spheres through observational measurement of the 1572 appearance of a Milky Way supernova. These events directly challenged the long-held notion of an immutable universe supported by Ptolemy and Aristotle, and led to major revolutions in astronomy and science. Galileo Galilei became a champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stupas In Thailand
A stupa ( sa, स्तूप, lit=heap, ) is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics (such as ''śarīra'' – typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns) that is used as a place of meditation. In Buddhism, circumambulation or ''pradakhshina'' has been an important ritual and devotional practice since the earliest times, and stupas always have a ''pradakhshina'' path around them. The original South Asian form is a large solid dome above a tholobate or drum with vertical sides, which usually sits on a square base. There is no access to the inside of the structure. In large stupas there may be walkways for circumambulation on top of the base as well as on the ground below it. Large stupas have or had ''vedikā'' railings outside the path around the base, often highly decorated with sculpture, especially at the torana gateways, of which there are usually four. At the top of the dome is a thin vertical element, with one of more horizontal discs spreading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhist Temples In Nakhon Phanom Province
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. It is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 520 million followers (Buddhists) who comprise seven percent of the global population. The Buddha taught the Middle Way, a path of spiritual development that avoids both extreme asceticism and hedonism. It aims at liberation from clinging and craving to things which are impermanent (), incapable of satisfying ('), and without a lasting essence (), ending the cycle of death and rebirth (). A summary of this path is expressed in the Noble Eightfold Path, a training of the mind with observance of Buddhist ethics and meditation. Other widely observed practices include: monasticism; "taking refuge" in the Buddha, the , and the ; and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Photharam, Maha Sarakham
Wat Photharam ( th, วัดโพธาราม) is an ancient temple in Ban Dong Bang, Dong Bang Sub-district, Na Dun District, Maha Sarakham Province, Isan region (northeastern) of Thailand. The temple dating back to the King Nangklao (Rama III)'s reign, more than 200 years ago. It is situated in an old town zone called Ban Dong Bang. Previously, it was called "Wat Pho Thong" (วัดโพธิ์ทอง) and renamed to "Wat Photharam" as today in 1942 by the fourth abbot, Phra Kru Chan Di. The most interesting thing and make this temple known were ''Hup Taem'' (ฮูปแต้ม) and ''Sim'' (สิม). Sim ( main hall in Isan dialect) of the temple features the story of '' Sinxay'', an epic poem of both Laos and Isan people. It was drawn with a process called Hup Taem (mural painting in Isan dialect). Typically, according to all the ancient temples in the Isan, mural paintings, Buddha images, pulpits, and stucco designs of the temples in the Isan in the past ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Thung Setthi
Wat Thung Setthi ( th, วัดทุ่งเศรษฐี), located at Ban Nong Hai (Phralub subdistrict) near Mueang District of Khon Kaen province, is a relatively new Thai Buddhist temple near the Route 230 ring road. Wat Thung Setthi means Temple (of the) Millionaire's Field, implying that people who make merit here are, or will become, millionaires. There is a in Bangkok and a ruined temple of that name in Sukhothai Province, located near the Ramnarong Gate outside the Si Satchanalai Historical Park. History of Wat Thung Setthi, Khon Kaen Wat Thung Setthi is somewhat different from the typical Thai temple because of its white exterior with gold and blue accents, rather than the traditional gold and red temples seen throughout the Kingdom. Its present address is Phra Lap, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province 40000. Its location is surrounded by rice fields as it sits in a still rural open atmosphere (being true to its name) from Khon Kaen City proper, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Pa Thama Uthayan
Wat Pa Thama Uthayan, is a Thai Buddhist temple (''Wat'') located about 10 km north of the city of Khon Kaen. It occupies vast grounds, with numerous religious and lay monuments throughout, including a 23m-tall, white, walking Buddha, and many sculptures particularly aimed at children. It has now become a well-known meditation center because of it peaceful, forest-like location. Temple Features This temple is located near Ban Samran in Khon Kaen, Thailand, 12 km north of the Khon Kaen City center just off Mittraphap Road or National Route 2 (the Friendship Highway) to the east side. There are various types of temples in Thailand, but this temple is like a theme park with a park-like feel to it, including fountains and constructed waterfalls. There are numerous Buddhist sculptures (including baby Buddhas) throughout, highlighted by the large (23 meter) walking Buddha. There are thousands of shady trees, waterfront pavilions including fish food (to feed fish in the large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phra That Kham Kaen
Phra That Kham Kaen, (Thai: พระธาตุขามแก่น) located at Ban Kham village, Nam Phong District, about 30 kilometers North East of Khon Kaen town in Khon Kaen Province, is a Thai Buddhist ''chedi''. Phra That Kham Kaen is located at ''Wat Chetiyaphum'' along (west) Rural Road 4007, north of the village center. Kham Kaen means heartwood of the tamarind tree. History of Phra That Kham Kaen, Khon KaenKing, Ross, Heritage and Identity in Contemporary Thailand: Memory, Place and Power, Nus Press – Singapore (2017), p.20 The Phra That Kham Kaen is an important, revered chedi for the people of Khon Kaen and surrounding provinces because they believe that the chedi will protect their lives and bring peace and success. The 19-meter-high structure is also said to contain a relic of the Buddha - an ancient document. The town of Khon Kaen was named after this chedi. It is also depicted on Khon Kaen's provincial seal and flag. According to legend, when young mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phra Pathom Chedi
Phra Pathommachedi or Phra Pathom Chedi ( th, พระปฐมเจดีย์) is a Buddhist stupa in Thailand. The stupa is located in the Wat Phra Pathommachedi Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan ( th, วัดพระปฐมเจดีย์ราชวรมหาวิหาร), a temple in the town center of Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand. Phra Pathommachedi is the tallest stupa in the world. The top of its spire reaches 120.45 meters, with the base circumference of 235.50 meters. The name Phra Pathommachedi means the first holy stupa, given by king Mongkut. Modern Historians believe that the stupa was one of the principal stupas of ancient Nakhon Pathom, the largest city of the Mon kingdom of Dvaravati in Nakhon Pathom area together with the nearby Phra Prathon Chedi ( th, พระประโทณเจดีย์) during the 6th to the 8th centuries. History Dvaravati Period The original of Phra Pathommachedi has no historical record, but accordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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