Wat Pho – Temple of the Reclining Buddha

Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn

Bangkok, Thailand  December 30, 2017

This temple complex contains the largest collection of Buddhas in Thailand including a 150 foot long reclining Buddha.  Wat Pho is the earliest site of public education in Thailand as well as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.  It also has a school of traditional medicine.

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There are approximately 24 Khao Mor (small, artificial rock gardens) located within the temple.  Each is named after a plant that grows there.  Each Khao Mor also contains some herbs for study and other decorative objects and statues.

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Chinese stone statues guard 16 gates at the temple.

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One of many ‘contorted hermits’.

Looks a little ‘Irish’ to me.

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