#watphra

[nicolegh1]

Wat Phra Kaew - the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Wat Phra Kaew is “Bangkok’s biggest tourist attraction and a pilgrimage destination for devout Buddhists and nationalists. The 94.5 hectare grounds encompass more than 100 buildings [including the Grand Palace - see next post] that represent 200 years of royal history and architectural experimentation.” Most of the buildings are old-Bangkok style (Ratanakosin). 

“Murals of the Ramakian (the Thai version of the Indian epic the Ramayana) line the inside walls of the temple compound. Originally painted during the reign of Rama I (1782-1809) and also recently restored, the murals illustrate the epic in its entirety.”

Source: Lonely Planet Thailand.

[batsauce]

Walking Meditation. #picoftheday #buddhist #meditation #WatPhra NakhonSiAyutthaya #ayutthaya #thailand #southeastasia #teamtraynham #nomadsalmanac #wanderlust #traveldiary #streetphotography #spirituality #buddhism #sonya6000 #globetrotter #traveldeeper #beautifulsoutheastasia #sonya6000club #peripatetic #followme #batsauce (at Ayutthaya, Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrabGomgvme/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i4o8cm12y3cu

[arktrux]

Chedi #structure #containg #ashes #royalfamiky #thai #temple #wat #watphra #bangkok

[bangkokbong]

#WatPhra That Doi Suthep is a #theravadan wat in Chiang Mai Province, #thailand .The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although this is actually the name of the mountain where it's located. It is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is 15 kilometres from the city of Chiang Mai. From the temple, impressive views of #chiangmai can be seen. #thailand_allshots #thailandstagram #canonphotography #canon750d (at Wat Phra That Doi Sudep Temple)

[javiman]