Wat Phra That Nong Bua, Buddhist temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.
Wat Phra That Nong Bua is a Buddhist temple in Ubon Ratchathani featuring a towering central white and gold stupa with four smaller stupas positioned at each corner. The design follows the architectural style of the Mahabodhi temple in India, with carefully balanced proportions and multiple levels throughout the complex.
The inner stupa was built in 1956 to mark the 2500th anniversary of Buddhism, while the outer structure was completed in 1968. This construction spanning over a decade reflects the importance the community placed on completing this monument to their faith.
The temple's name references the sacred Bodhi tree, connecting it to the Buddha's enlightenment story in a way that shapes how pilgrims interact with the site. You can see this devotion expressed through daily offerings and prayers made at the central shrine.
The temple is open most days and can be reached easily by shared songthaw transport from Ubon Ratchathani town center. Wear comfortable shoes since you will climb stairs to explore the different levels of the complex.
The ordination hall holds eight large seated Buddha statues arranged beneath a reclining Buddha, creating a layered display that many visitors miss. This unusual arrangement of different Buddha poses tells a visual story about Buddhist teachings.
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