The Great Buddha of Thailand, also known as The Big Buddha, The Big Buddha of Thailand, Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin, and Mahaminh Sakayamunee Visejchaicharn, is the tallest statue in Thailand, and the ninth tallest in the world.
Located in the Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong province,this statue stands 92 m (300 ft) high, and is 63 m (210 ft) wide. Construction commenced in 1990, and was completed in 2008. It is painted gold and made of cement.
There are several other important attractions in the temple. The ubosot of Wat Muang is surrounded by the biggest lotus petals in the world. Ground floor of Wihan Kaeo is a museum (open only on Saturday and Sunday during 9.00am – 17.00pm; exhibiting sacred objects, antiques, and figures of renowned monks from all over the country.
The upper floor of the museum houses the first and largest silver holy Buddha image of the country, which was constructed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s throne ascendancy.
Within the temple compound, there are figures of heaven and hell, Thai god paradise, Chinese god paradise, and a huge statue of Kuan Im female goddess. Besides, there are figures narrating the history of Thai-Burmese battle in Wiset Chai Chan.
Location
Wat Muang is located at Mu 6, Tambon Huataphan, approximately 8 kilometers from downtown. To get there, from Ang Thong - Wiset Chai Chan route (Highway No. 3195) turn at Km 29 for 1 kilometer; the temple will be on the left side of the road.
Tel: +66 35 631 974
Web: www.watmuang.com/
Opening hours: The temple is open from 8.00am -5.00pm.
Recommendation *****
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| Thousand Hands Kuanyin |
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| LP Kasem |
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Arahang
sama sam puthu, Pakawah putang pakahwantang
Art-pi
wah tei-mi---Bow
Sawa-katoh
pak kawata, Tummo tammang
nak ma sarmi ---Bow
Sop pak
ti pan-no, Parkawa-toh,
Sawah ka-sampoh, Sungkang na mah mi ---Bow
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhassa
These kids were chanting in melody and it was very pleasant to hear..
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| Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin |
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| Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin |
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| Figures of Heaven and Hell scene |
October 2017
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