Wat Sen, Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Wat Sen features red walls decorated with gold stencils depicting mythical animals and Buddhist deities, complemented by a large standing Buddha in saffron robes inside.
King Kitsarath ordered the construction of Wat Sen in 1718, using 100,000 stones from the Mekong River, giving the temple its name meaning Temple of 100,000 Treasures.
The temple maintains its function as a center for monastic education and meditation, preserving traditional Buddhist practices within the Luang Prabang community.
Located on Sakkarin Road in the old town, Wat Sen welcomes visitors daily with free entry, though donations support the temple's maintenance and preservation.
The temple walls display intricate gold stenciling applied directly to their red surfaces, featuring patterns of Buddhist deities riding horses while holding lotus blossoms.
Location: Luang Prabang District
GPS coordinates: 19.89560,102.14200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:45
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