28 Dec 2024 - BKK Day 6 (Bangkok): Wat Pho - The Temple of the Reclining Buddha

After lunch, we crossed the road to visit Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.  Wat Pho, officially known as Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwararam, is a prominent Buddhist temple complex in Bangkok

It is renowned for its massive reclining Buddha statue and its status as a center for traditional Thai massage.

The temple's most iconic feature is the enormous reclining Buddha, a gold-plated statue measuring 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height.

The Buddha's feet are adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays depicting auspicious symbols.  This represents Buddha entering nirvana.

The Wat Pho complex encompasses numerous buildings, chedis (stupas), and courtyards.  It houses a vast collection of Buddha images, making it one of the temples with the highest number of Buddha images in Thailand.

The four great Chedis, are a very beautiful and well-known section of the temple.

Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's oldest temples, predating the city's establishment as the capital.  It existed as a temple during the Ayutthaya period.

Wat Pho is a cultural and historical treasure, offering visitors a glimpse into Thailand's rich heritage and spiritual traditions.

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