Wat Burapha Phiram, Buddhist temple in Nai Mueang, Roi Et, Thailand
Wat Burapha Phiram is a temple in Roi Et featuring a 67-meter concrete Buddha statue that stands beside a canal circling the city center. A museum occupies the base of the statue and forms part of the temple complex.
This site traces connections to the Dvâravatî period, though its present form took shape in the early 1900s. That transformation reflected changing religious practices in the region.
The sculpture park between the statue and the canal shows key moments from Buddha's life through artistic displays that help visitors understand deeper spiritual meanings.
The grounds are open during regular hours and you can explore both the temple area and the museum inside the statue base. Wear comfortable shoes, as climbing to reach interior spaces involves stairs.
The statue is called Phra Phuttha Rattana Mongkhon Mahamuni and displays a hand position known as Pang Prathan Phon that you rarely see in Buddhist imagery. This unusual gesture makes the monument stand apart from similar works elsewhere.
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