Wat Thipsukhontharam, Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Wat Thipsukhontharam is a Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, known for the country's largest standing bronze Buddha statue at 32 meters tall on an 8-meter base. The statue displays the Abhaya Mudra gesture and serves as the focal point of the temple grounds.
The monumental Buddha statue's construction started in 2012 to honor King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 84th birthday and Queen Sirikit's 80th birthday. This royal dedication marked the site as a place of significance for the kingdom's spiritual and cultural life.
The ordination hall houses a smaller replica of the Buddha Chinnarat, an important Buddhist image originally from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok. Visitors can observe this respected representation and understand its place in local spiritual practice.
The temple grounds feature a thoughtful waste management system with six different bin categories and drinking stations throughout the park. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the spacious grounds properly.
The temple museum displays models of Buddhist sites, construction photographs, and a replica of Buddha's foot, documenting the statue's creation process. This collection offers visitors a rare glimpse into how such a monumental project was built.
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