02/238: Wat Rong Khun, aka the White Temple, was in built in parity with the Black House outside of Chiang Rai. The former is meant to represent heaven and ancension, while the latter denotes the antithesis. Upon my 3rd visit, I'm still awestruck by this truly bizarre creation. While it's stark white appearance is meant to represent purity, I see many more aspects from the book of Revelations in this heavenly representation than I do in it's dark counterpart. The idea that one must travel through hell to ascend is fully portrayed in this palace built atop the outstretched arms of the damned. Basically, if you want to see some incredibly different takes on Buddhism, ascension, and the afterlife, do some research on #watrongkhun and the creative genius behind it, Chalermchai Kositpipat. #whitetemplechiangrai - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #chiangmaicreatives #chiangrai #chalermchaikositpipat #templesfordays #templeporn #watercreatures #aliensarereal #ascension #thedamned #bookofrevelation #apocalyptic #beautifulart #gypsylife #vagabond #lifeofadventure #urbandiscovery #cnx #thailand_ig #mulvatheexplorer #mulvjoneswrites #nofilter #wideeyedandwandering #tumbleweedtales
