#that luang

[thejawsdevour]

Hongsa Khotsouvanh (Lao) - That Luang (watercolor, 2023)

[johnross23]

Pha That Luang ('Great Stupa') is a large gold-covered Buddhist stupa located in the caital city of Vientiane, Laos. Originally dating back to the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as recently as the 1930s. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.

[spine-and-spirit]

That Luang, Vientiane, Laos

[memolands]

That Luang - The national symbol of Laos in Vientiane

That Luang – The national symbol of Laos in Vientiane

A gold-covered large Buddhist stupa and one of most impressive religious structures in Laos. It was founded in the 3rd century to house the breastbone of Buddha, which was brought to Laos by an Indian missionary. King Saysetthathirath ordered the construction of Pha That Luang in 1566. The architecture of the building includes many references to Lao culture and identity / Image source In 1828,…

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[crimsonblackrose]

That Luang is a golden stupa also known as the Great Stupa. It was built in 1566 of three levels that represent levels in Buddhism with over 1000 pounds of gold leaf covering it. Outside people with small wooden cages will try to sell you birds. It is considered good luck to let them go. Outside of the stupa is a statue of the king who had the stupa built, King Sethathirath.

Around the stupa are beautiful grounds and gardens free to access. Inside the grounds our group ran into a group of small school children on their way out of class, led away by monks. It costs 5,000 kip (60¢) to enter into the temple area and you must be dressed respectfully. We were not able to go up or in due to construction and I am unsure if you can even when it’s not under construction. But it’s rather beautiful to see up close.

That Luang ທາດຫຼວງ That Luang is a golden stupa also known as the Great Stupa. It was built in 1566 of three levels that represent levels in Buddhism with over 1000 pounds of gold leaf covering it.

[zo-hj]

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Vientiane, Laos, September 2010.

[jonchiang]

Boun That Luang II.