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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Buddha Monthon


Originated from Sanskrit Buddha Monthon, meaning Buddha Mándala or “Buddha’s Sphere” is a Buddhist Park located in Nakhon Pathom province of Thailand, west of Bangkok. 

The park was the brainchild of Thailand’s Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram and was created in 1957. It covers an area of 40 hectares (2500 rai in Thai). A 15.87 (52 foot) high Buddha statue (same as the one in Thimphu presented by the people of Thai to Bhutan), believed to be the highest standing Buddha in the world is the main centre of attraction here.  The Buddha was crafted by the hand of a notable art professor Silpa Bhirasri.

The King of Thailand, His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej named it Phra Si Sakaya Dasabalayan Prathan Buddhamonthon Sudassana, which literally means 'the Graceful Statue of the Shayamuni who was of the Tenfold Power, the Presiding Buddha of the Beautiful Phutthamonthon'.

The surroundings were very calm and serene. The air that blew sang divine prayers and freed my mind from tensions. I have even forgotten about my major assignments that were left incomplete at home.

It was a place worth visiting in my life. 
I have a few snaps of the day: 

Hey, I am going now...
 
Excuse me! What did you say...

I don't care. I got the way anyway.

The lateral view of the tallest standing Buddha

Let all the sentient beings be free of suffering. 

Meditation is a medication for the disturbed mind. 

Chapsumchoe... Please bless me too.


Retrieving the face of the Buddha in a Dabaang pose

Doedro tham chen ranggi phama yin..All the sentient beings are our parents


Hum...This monument is the nice creation..

I am satisfied now....

The peace of the place has made me numb to realize that I was hungry.

14 comments:

  1. nice kota...all ur pose got a meaning and something to say!....

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    1. Thank you ana Karma for the comments. It is a nice place to visit. The Thimphu Buddha is said to have replicated from the one here. The only difference is its size. It is bigger and taller here. Thimphu has smaller one.
      Thank you for visiting my page.

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  2. Nice and wonderful sir! Dabaang Style! :P

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    1. Sangay sir, the place is clean, calm and serene. Hehe...that Dabaang was intentionally snapped to create memory. Anyways, thank you.

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  3. Amazing Photos sir...... Keep posting la

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    1. Thank you Namgay sir for the compliments and visiting my page.

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    1. Madam, thank you a lot. This is nice place that thousands of high profile tourists pay visits. Worth visiting.

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  5. Wow...nice collections sir. Love them

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    1. Sherab sir, humbled to receive the compliments. Hope you had a good result with your interview. hehe

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  6. Wonderful post Damchoe sir, keep sharing and entertaining us... :)

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    1. Your visit is always cherished. Thank you. Visit again.

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  7. Nice travelogue. I am also a person who loves to write about my travels, pilgrim visits n new experiences. Simply loved it.

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    1. I am always thankful to you sir. Your regular visits will be always cherished.

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