weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Although it is a recent temple (there are elements still under construction), WAT PHRA THAT SUTHON MONGKON KHIRI is a temple that is worth visiting as it features beautiful architecture that is inspired by ancient, traditional structures. The element that has made it popular is its long Burma-style reclining Buddha statue located outside of the temple buildings: It is the first element that one sees when arriving. Next to the feet of this giant statue, a naga staircase (naga = divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings that reside in the netherworld) climbs to the Ubosot (ordination room). In the courtyard are Burmese-style chedi and some Lanna style statues with many details and refined lines. This temple mixes Burmese and Lanna styles and is particularly photogenic.


Notes
TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction to THIS SERIES on SOUTH & EAST ASIA. See it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724330-1.html

THAILAND COUNTRY INFO in set # 143: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-755664-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list at UHH, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

Thanks for visiting, for improved clarity please view the downloads. I look forward to your comments and questions.

1 - Burmese-style temple Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkol Khiri near Phrae with a large, modern statue of a reclining Buddha

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2 - Detail capture of the upper part of the Buddha, with two guardian statues at left

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3 - Greater detail of the head, as we have already often seen in Myanmar, the head has very feminine features

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4 - Two lion statues guard the temple entrance

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5 - A closer take of one of the lion statues: Note the figurine of a Buddha in the lion's mouth

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6 - Detail capture of the lion's head with the Buddha figurine

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7 - And a final close-up of the mouth with Buddha figurine

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8 - A tethered cow keeps the Reclining Buddha company

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9 - Portrait of the bovine companion: it's eye lashes rival those of the reclining Buddha statue

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10 - Kae Sad/African Tulip tree flower

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Love the dragons!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

For your reference:

11 - Trip map of the Thailand segment of our tour, Wat Phra That Suthon is at the upper center of the map, it lies above the northern edge of the plain, just at the beginning of the hill region

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

Buddha definitely looks like a woman to me. Please tell me that line does not go thru the cow’s nose in number 9.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Nice set Joe!

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

Fantastic. I love following this series. Fabulous photography.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great and colorful series, Joe.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Superb set Joe.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Bill!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks Barbara - I never even noticed it but yes, unfortunately, it does look like it!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much Bill!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Max for your very supportive and kind comment, you definitely made my day! I am very pleased to have you along on this so varied tour.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much Earnest!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Jim for continue to follow the tour and for your kind comment!

shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA

Fantastic series again of Thai !!! Modern beauties of reclining Buddhas ,intriguing Dragons & the extras. Thank you for sharing,Joe. Shang.