Buddhist Pilgrimage - Wat Pho

#2月好去地方2025 Wat Pho ~ "The towering reclining Buddha looks at all living beings, and the Zen saying is like a mirror reflecting the heart" In addition to Hinduism, the religious beliefs of Thailand 🇹🇭 are nothing more than Buddhism. There are all kinds of Buddha statues, temples, and golden statues everywhere. But when talking about temples in Thailand, the "Wat Pho" will definitely not be ignored. It can be said that it is the spiritual sustenance of many locals and one of the attractions that many tourists will definitely visit~ 📕Historical changes: There is no exact record of the establishment time of the Wat Pho. It is estimated to be in the "Ayutthaya period" (longer than the Grand Palace and Wat Arun). The original name was "Wat Botharam". In 1788, Rama I ordered the renovation of the temple and renamed it "Wat Bodhi". This is the predecessor of the Wat Pho, and later became Rama I's exclusive temple~~ 🪢Cultural influence: 1. After the renovation of the Wat Pho, in addition to being the Thai king's temple, it is also the first university in Thailand 🇹🇭! ! There are still many professional subjects being taught now~! 2. It is the birthplace of "Thai Massage", where you can experience massage and learn real massage techniques! ! 3. It is the development center of Thai medicine. There is a private school in the temple that was opened in 1957 and still teaches relevant knowledge of Western medicine~ 🪷Introduction to the Buddha's body: It is 46 meters long and about 15 meters wide. The right hand supports the head, which represents the state of nirvana. There are 108 auspicious patterns engraved under the soles of the two feet. The presentation of the patterns is closely related to Brahmanism. It is recommended to pay more attention to it! 😱Nine wonders: ~ Reclining Buddha~ It is the third largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. There are 108 auspicious pictures engraved on the soles of its feet, representing the infinite blessings and wisdom of the Buddha ~Ancient massage stone tablet~ It records folk medical treatment, meridians and other related information, so it has become the birthplace of Thai massage! ~ Four Kings Pagodas ~ There are 99 pagodas in the Wat Pho, so it is also called the "Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple". There are four larger pagodas in green, white, yellow and blue. Each pagoda has a different purpose! ! 1. Green Pagoda: It is the exclusive pagoda of Rama I, with a 16-meter-high standing Buddha inside 2. White Pagoda: It is the exclusive pagoda given by Rama III to Rama II 3. Yellow Pagoda: It was built by Rama III to commemorate the Buddha, and it is the exclusive pagoda of King Rama III 4. Blue Pagoda: It was built by King Rama IV in imitation of the pagoda of the "Ayutthaya Period", and it is the exclusive pagoda of King Rama IV ~Songkran Festival Stone Stele🪦~ Songkran is a very important goddess in Thai🇹🇭 mythology. King Rama III once ordered the legend to be engraved on the stone stele. Now the stone stele no longer exists, but there is a video to understand its related stories. Don't forget to enjoy it ~Ancient Stone Stele of Reclining Buddha Temple~ It was listed as a "Memory of the World Heritage" in 2011. There are 1,440 stone tablets engraved with relevant knowledge such as Buddhist history, medicine, literature, culture and folklore! ! ~Yaksha~ Like the door gods in Chinese culture, they are used to ward off evil and protect the home. There are only two real Yaksha statues in the entire Wat Pho, and they are mainly responsible for guarding the Sutra Library! ~Lecture Hall~ Formerly the Mahavira Hall of the Reclining Buddha Temple, the interior houses a Buddha statue from the Ayutthaya period ~Main Hall~ This is the main Buddha statue in the Reclining Buddha Temple. Its golden and magnificent appearance is like divine light, very dazzling! ! ～Thai Massage💆～ King Rama I once ordered the collection of hermit statues made of ancient medical techniques, and put these statues in various stretching and stress-relieving movements, which became an important driving force of Thai massage! ! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ! #100 Ways to Travel #Memory of the World #Wat Pho #Origin of Thai Massage #First University in Thailand #Thailand Travel