Wat Rong Khun (White temple)
Wat
Rong Khun is another landmark to visit when visiting Chiang Rai. For "Wat
Rong Khun" temple designed and constructed. Chalermchai Kositpipat, Ph.D.
The dedication to this great temple to offer as a Buddhist worship. It is
unique in art. And architectural splendor.
Wat
Rong Khun is located at Pra Aor Don chai, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai. It is one
of the important places of Chiang Rai.
Chalermchai
Kositpipat, who devoted himself to creating this great temple of Rong Khun, was
dedicated to the Buddha. With the intention to create this temple as beautiful
as Heaven. And humans can be touched on the ground. It is a stimulus for people
to practice meditation. Do good deeds in the way of life. What is remarkable
when visiting Wat Rong Khun is the "temple" that is unique in art.
And architectural splendor. Whether it is the shape and detail, which is
different from other temples. By the temple that emphasizes pure white, the
media represents of Buddhism and Purity in mind. As the glittering white glass
shook its glitter represents the Buddha's wisdom is spread throughout the human
and cosmic world. There is also a masterful mural of Chalermchai. Within the
temple. Composed of golden paintings on the four walls, the ceiling and the
floor are paintings depicting the escape from passion. The roof of the temple
has adopted the principles of the three spiritual practices is virtue,
meditation and wisdom
Traveling
from Bangkok or Chiang Mai, Wat Rong Khun is located 13 km. before the city of
Chiang Rai at point km. 816 on Phaholyothin Road.
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