Don’t Miss the Beauty of Wat Pho

July 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Are you interested in experiencing Bangkok’s cultural and religious tradition? Or do you simply want a healing massage?The Wat Pho is the place to go. Various forms of art can be found in this temple, including the Reclining Buddha. This temple is not merely a popular tourist destination, it’s also a place of worship for many Buddhist devotees. A school for traditional medicine like massage and a monastery are also present in its sprawling complex. This tourist site is conveniently located in the city and can be easily accessed. For details on how to get there simply read our article:

A trip to Thailand is not complete without a visit to one of Bangkok’s remarkable Buddhist temples. The largest, oldest, and most famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok is Wat Pho, or the “Temple of The Reclining Buddha.” Wat Pho is not only a place of piety for Thai Buddhists, but it is also known as Thailand’s first university, and the birthplace of the Thai massage.

Wat Pho is comprised of two compounds, divided by Sanamachi Road. The southern compound, Tukgawee, is a monastery and education centre. The northern compound contains the massage school and the famous reclining Buddha. Historically, Wat Pho was a center for education and spirituality. The various murals, sculptures, and statues were used to inform students about the principles of medicine, science, and religion. Today, it is the most powerful symbol of Buddhism in Bangkok, and is inhabited by monks and visited by thousands of tourists every year.

The official name of the complex is Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan. Wat Pho is located near the Chao Phraya river, just south of the Grand Palace, and just minutes away from Thailand’s most sacred temple, Wat Phra Kaew. The entrance fee is 20 baht. A Thai massage, consultation from an astrologer or palm reader, and a blessings from a monk will run you a little extra. Nirvana is not attained on a schedule, but plan on spending at least an hour exploring this oasis of peace and tranquility.
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