Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachaworawihan — Attraction in Pathum Wan Subdistrict

Wat Pathum Wanaram is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the district Pathum Wan, between the two shopping malls Siam Paragon and Central World, and across the street of Siam Square. The temple was founded in 1857 by King Mongkut (Rama IV) as a place of worship near his Sa Pathum Palace. At the time of its founding the area was still only rice fields, only accessible via the Khlong Saen Saeb. The temple is a third class royal temple of the Thammayut Nikaya order. The full name of the temple is Wat Pathum Wanaram Ratcha Wora Viharn The ashes of Thai Royal Family members in the line of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej are interred at the temple. Among the various buildings of the temple is a sala partially reconstructed from the crematorium of the late Princess Mother of Thailand. The crematorium was a rare example of ancient craftsmanship featuring ornate stencils and lacquered sculptures. Known in Thai as phra men, it represents Mount Meru, the heavenly abode of the gods. Set in the midst of Bangkok's biggest shopping area is the strangely serene temple of Wat Pathum Wanaram. Its a sort of multi-layered temple that only reveals all its sights bit by bit. The large pagoda between the ordination hall and the chapel Just inside the high outer wall of the temple is a large pond and parking area that acts as a buffer between the street and the temple, helping to create the quiet serenity of the temple. Passing through the gates in a second wall brings you into the temple compound proper. The temple buildings are arranged in a row parallel to the street. A small elegant ubosot sits at the eastern end. Behind it is a large white chedi, followed by the very large wiharn. Finally is an ancient Bo tree housed in a courtyard. Behind this main line of buildings is a library. Another wall separates the main temple compound from the monks' quarters. Behind the monks' quarters, and actually separate from the temple, is a sort of park thickly planed with trees. In the middle of this is a large open sided prayer hall dedicated to the memory of the late Princess Mother, who lived near the temple in Sra Pathum Palace. Next to the hall is a paved plaza also densely planted with trees. Wat Pathum Wanaram ( Lotus Temple ) is a royal temple of the third class near Siam Paragon shopping mall in central Bangkok. The temple was originally constructed on the site of Sra Pathum Palace, a residence of King Rama IV surrounded by lotus ponds. Built in honour of Queen Thepsirintra and completed in 1857, the king named the temple Pathumwanaram. It is also called Wat Sra Pathum or Wat Sra. In 1972, a fire destroyed the murals in the ordination hall (ubosot) and they were subsequently replaced. A major renovation of the temple was completed late in 2011. On May 19, 2010, during the government's crackdown on red-shirt protesters, six civilians were shot dead in the grounds of Wat Pathum, apparently from the elevated sky Train track above the main road. It has not yet been established exactly who did...

The Three Holy Brothers: Phra Serm, Phra Suk, Phra Sai

Regarding the discovery of a Buddha statue on the Lao side, some have speculated that it is the “Phra Suk” that was lost in the Mekong River. However, this seems unlikely, as the artistic style and casting of the statue belong to a different era, and the locations along the Mekong River where these events occurred are far apart. Today, our news team takes you on a journey to trace the story of the three holy brothers: Phra Serm, Phra Suk, and Phra Sai.

Legend has it that the three daughters of the Lan Xang king commissioned the casting of three Buddha statues, each named after one of the princesses.

Brought from Lan Xang Across the Mekong to Siam

Originally, the three Buddha statues were enshrined in Vientiane. During the reign of King Rama III, in the campaign to suppress the Vientiane rebellion, Somdet Phra Bowornrajchao Mahasakdiphonsep, who led the campaign, reportedly brought the three statues from Buffalo Mountain, where the locals had hidden them. The statues were transported on bamboo rafts.

Phra Suk Sinks in the Mekong During the first attempt, the bamboo raft broke, causing the pedestal of Phra Suk to sink into the Mekong, an area later called “Wern Thaen.” Later, while navigating the Mekong near the mouth of the Ngum River, opposite Ban Nong Kung, Phon Phisai District, Nong Khai Province, a storm caused the raft carrying Phra Suk to break apart. Phra Suk sank into the river, and the area became known as “Wern Suk.”

Phra Serm was enshrined at Wat Pho Chai, while Phra Sai was taken to Wat Ho Kong. Brought to Bangkok

During the reign of King Rama IV, King Mongkut ordered Khun Worathani and Chao Men to bring Phra Serm and Phra Sai to Bangkok. However, the Brahmin responsible for transporting Phra Sai could not move the oxcart carrying it, and the cart eventually broke. After deliberation, it was decided to enshrine Phra Sai at Wat Pho Chai instead. Phra Serm, however, was successfully brought to Bangkok.

Originally, King Rama IV intended to install Phra Serm as the principal Buddha image at Wat Boworn Suthawas. However, upon seeing its magnificent appearance, he decided to place it on a white umbrella pedestal in the royal palace. After his passing, King Mongkut ordered Phra Serm to be enshrined as the principal image in the vihara of Wat Pathum Wanaram in Bangkok.

References: Somdet Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanubhab, article on “Legends of Important Buddha Statues” in Silpa Wattanatham Magazine, Phongsan...

Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachworawihan This is the first time for me. Wat Pathum beautiful and quite temple in between of central world and siam paragon. I went to meditate retreat program 4 days 3 nights During Visakha Bucha Day 2019 (วันวิสาขบูชา) or Wan Pra Yai วันพระใหญ่ marks the three important incidents in the life of Lord Buddha (พระพุทธเจ้า) on the same day – the full moon of the sixth lunar month. The three significant separate events are :

The Buddha’s Birth (ประสูติ)

The Enlightenment of Buddha (ตรัสรู้) – While sitting under the Bodhi tree, he found his answer and attained the enlightenment at the age of 35 years.

The Nibbana (ปรินิพพาน)- The Buddha passed away on Tuesday, the Vesak full moon day in the zodiac year of the small snake under the two Sal trees in the Sala Grove of the Mallas in Kusinara, the capital of the Malla state, (nowadays located in Kusinagara of Uttrarapradesa, India) at the age of eighty years (around 2547 years ago).Wisaka Bucha Day falls every year in the month of July. This year it is on Saturday 20 2024

Wisaka Bucha Day is regognized as most important memorial day in Buddhism for the Lord Buddha. Wisaka Bucha day is also recognized by the UNESCO in 1999 as “World Heritage Day”. Thailand where is the permanent location of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, was chosen to host celebrating event for the day and Sunday 21 July วันเข้าพรรษา (Buddhist Lent or Rains-Retreat the meditation program ศีล 8 = Eight Precepts นั่งสมาธิ = Meditation Mindfulness Breathe Concentrate. Outline of thought : Live life consciously #meditation CR photo from...