The reclining Buddha in Wat Pho
Apologies first, I am going to the coast today so it will be late in the day probably before I can comment on your posts
Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's oldest temples. It existed before Bangkok was established as the capital by King Rama I. The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a massive 46 m long reclining Buddha.
The chapel and the reclining Buddha was built by Rama III in 1832. The image of the reclining Buddha represents the entry of Buddha into Nirvana and the end of all reincarnations. The posture of the image is referred to as sihasaiyas, the posture of a sleeping or reclining lion. The figure is 15 m high and 46 m long, and it is one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. The right arm of the Buddha supports the head with tight curls, which rests on two box-pillows richly encrusted with glass mosaics.The figure has a brick core, which was modelled and shaped with plaster, then gilded. The soles of the feet of the Buddha are 3 m high and 4.5 m long, and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. They are each divided into 108 arranged panels, displaying the auspicious symbols by which Buddha can be identified, such as flowers, dancers.
I must add this was difficult to photograph both from the POV and the various light sources
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM
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The reclining Buddha in Wat Pho
Apologies first, I am going to the coast today so it will be late in the day probably before I can comment on your posts
Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's oldest temples. It existed before Bangkok was established as the capital by King Rama I. The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a massive 46 m long reclining Buddha.
The chapel and the reclining Buddha was built by Rama III in 1832. The image of the reclining Buddha represents the entry of Buddha into Nirvana and the end of all reincarnations. The posture of the image is referred to as sihasaiyas, the posture of a sleeping or reclining lion. The figure is 15 m high and 46 m long, and it is one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. The right arm of the Buddha supports the head with tight curls, which rests on two box-pillows richly encrusted with glass mosaics.The figure has a brick core, which was modelled and shaped with plaster, then gilded. The soles of the feet of the Buddha are 3 m high and 4.5 m long, and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. They are each divided into 108 arranged panels, displaying the auspicious symbols by which Buddha can be identified, such as flowers, dancers.
I must add this was difficult to photograph both from the POV and the various light sources
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM
I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO
WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT