Time for ice cream surrounded by 6-headed dragons of the Golden Temple
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Wat Si Phan Ton is known for its beautiful architecture and the use of gold-colored sheet metal to cover the buildings and structures. This gives the temple its distinctive shiny golden appearance, which contributed to its nickname Golden Temple. Buddhist monks live in Wat Si Phan Ton, including the venerable monk Chao Abbot. In Thai temples such as Wat Si Phan Ton, monks perform several roles: Prayer and Meditation, Buddha's Teachings, Community Service, and Almsgiving. Monks may be involved in community service, such as providing spiritual guidance to those in need, attending ceremonial events, and providing moral support. They follow a strict set of precepts and devote their lives to the pursuit of spiritual development, meditation and spreading the Buddha's teachings. Monks spend a significant portion of their time in prayer and meditation. This enables them to achieve inner peace and gain profound insights. Monks can be involved in community service, such as providing spiritual guidance to those in need, attending ceremonial events, and providing moral support. In Buddhism, it is considered virtuous to give food and donations to monks. Monks often enter the community early in the morning to receive alms as a way to promote spiritual connection. Monks lead a simple lifestyle and have minimal material possessions. They wear traditional orange robes and shave their heads as a sign of renunciation of worldly vanity. Wat Si Phan Ton is not only a place of worship, but also a cultural and historical site.
Wat Si Phan Ton is a striking Buddhist temple located in Nan, Thailand, and it is sometimes affectionately referred to as the Golden Temple because of its dazzling golden appearance. At the entrance of the temple you will find two impressive 6-headed statues of golden dragons, which play an important role in the local culture and symbolism. Also called "nagas", these golden dragons are mythical creatures that feature prominently in Southeast Asian mythology and religion. They are often associated with water and fertility and are considered to have protective powers. Nagas can be found in many Buddhist temples and shrines, often in the form of statues, paintings or reliefs. The golden dragons at the entrance of Wat Si Phan Ton in Nan serve as symbols of protection and prosperity for those who visit the temple. Enjoying the warm Thai sun surrounded by the lively street life and the Golden Temple, we decided to cool off at the local ice cream shop. The cheerful ice cream vendor greeted us with a wide smile and offered an array of colorful ice creams ranging from bold tropical flavors to classic refreshers. With the sun warming our skin, we opted for delicious coconut lime ice creams. The ice cream tasted delicious.
Wat Si Phan Ton staat bekend om zijn prachtige architectuur en het gebruik van goudkleurige bladmetaal om de gebouwen en structuren te bedekken. Dit geeft de tempel zijn opvallende glanzende gouden uiterlijk, wat heeft bijgedragen aan zijn bijnaam Golden Temple. Bij de ingang van de tempel vind je twee indrukwekkende 6 koppige beelden van gouden draken, die een belangrijke rol spelen in de lokale cultuur en symboliek. Deze gouden draken, ook wel naga's genoemd, zijn mythische wezens die een prominente plaats innemen in de Zuidoost-Aziatische mythologie en religie. Ze worden vaak geassocieerd met water en vruchtbaarheid en worden beschouwd als beschermende krachten. In veel boeddhistische tempels en heiligdommen zijn naga's te vinden, vaak in de vorm van beelden, schilderingen of reliëfs. De gouden draken bij de ingang van Wat Si Phan Ton in Nan dienen als symbolen van bescherming en voorspoed voor degenen die de tempel bezoeken. Er wonen boeddhistische monniken in Wat Si Phan Ton. Genietend van de warme Thaise zon, besloten we om verkoeling te zoeken bij de lokale ijsboer. De vrolijke ijsverkoper begroette ons met een brede glimlach en bood een scala aan kleurrijke ijsjes aan, variërend van gedurfde tropische smaken tot klassieke verfrissers. Met de zon die onze huid verwarmde, kozen we voor verrukkelijke kokos-limoen ijsjes. Het ijs smaakte heerlijk.
Time for ice cream surrounded by 6-headed dragons of the Golden Temple
photo rights reserved by B℮n
Wat Si Phan Ton is known for its beautiful architecture and the use of gold-colored sheet metal to cover the buildings and structures. This gives the temple its distinctive shiny golden appearance, which contributed to its nickname Golden Temple. Buddhist monks live in Wat Si Phan Ton, including the venerable monk Chao Abbot. In Thai temples such as Wat Si Phan Ton, monks perform several roles: Prayer and Meditation, Buddha's Teachings, Community Service, and Almsgiving. Monks may be involved in community service, such as providing spiritual guidance to those in need, attending ceremonial events, and providing moral support. They follow a strict set of precepts and devote their lives to the pursuit of spiritual development, meditation and spreading the Buddha's teachings. Monks spend a significant portion of their time in prayer and meditation. This enables them to achieve inner peace and gain profound insights. Monks can be involved in community service, such as providing spiritual guidance to those in need, attending ceremonial events, and providing moral support. In Buddhism, it is considered virtuous to give food and donations to monks. Monks often enter the community early in the morning to receive alms as a way to promote spiritual connection. Monks lead a simple lifestyle and have minimal material possessions. They wear traditional orange robes and shave their heads as a sign of renunciation of worldly vanity. Wat Si Phan Ton is not only a place of worship, but also a cultural and historical site.
Wat Si Phan Ton is a striking Buddhist temple located in Nan, Thailand, and it is sometimes affectionately referred to as the Golden Temple because of its dazzling golden appearance. At the entrance of the temple you will find two impressive 6-headed statues of golden dragons, which play an important role in the local culture and symbolism. Also called "nagas", these golden dragons are mythical creatures that feature prominently in Southeast Asian mythology and religion. They are often associated with water and fertility and are considered to have protective powers. Nagas can be found in many Buddhist temples and shrines, often in the form of statues, paintings or reliefs. The golden dragons at the entrance of Wat Si Phan Ton in Nan serve as symbols of protection and prosperity for those who visit the temple. Enjoying the warm Thai sun surrounded by the lively street life and the Golden Temple, we decided to cool off at the local ice cream shop. The cheerful ice cream vendor greeted us with a wide smile and offered an array of colorful ice creams ranging from bold tropical flavors to classic refreshers. With the sun warming our skin, we opted for delicious coconut lime ice creams. The ice cream tasted delicious.
Wat Si Phan Ton staat bekend om zijn prachtige architectuur en het gebruik van goudkleurige bladmetaal om de gebouwen en structuren te bedekken. Dit geeft de tempel zijn opvallende glanzende gouden uiterlijk, wat heeft bijgedragen aan zijn bijnaam Golden Temple. Bij de ingang van de tempel vind je twee indrukwekkende 6 koppige beelden van gouden draken, die een belangrijke rol spelen in de lokale cultuur en symboliek. Deze gouden draken, ook wel naga's genoemd, zijn mythische wezens die een prominente plaats innemen in de Zuidoost-Aziatische mythologie en religie. Ze worden vaak geassocieerd met water en vruchtbaarheid en worden beschouwd als beschermende krachten. In veel boeddhistische tempels en heiligdommen zijn naga's te vinden, vaak in de vorm van beelden, schilderingen of reliëfs. De gouden draken bij de ingang van Wat Si Phan Ton in Nan dienen als symbolen van bescherming en voorspoed voor degenen die de tempel bezoeken. Er wonen boeddhistische monniken in Wat Si Phan Ton. Genietend van de warme Thaise zon, besloten we om verkoeling te zoeken bij de lokale ijsboer. De vrolijke ijsverkoper begroette ons met een brede glimlach en bood een scala aan kleurrijke ijsjes aan, variërend van gedurfde tropische smaken tot klassieke verfrissers. Met de zon die onze huid verwarmde, kozen we voor verrukkelijke kokos-limoen ijsjes. Het ijs smaakte heerlijk.