Wat Apson Sawan, Buddhist temple in Bang Wa district, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Apson Sawan is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Bang Wa district featuring Chinese architectural elements in its ordination hall and sanctuary. The complex displays 28 principal Buddha images in the Māravijaya posture, and a scripture library sits on an island within a pond.
The temple originated on a pig farm and was originally called Wat Mu, reflecting its unusual beginnings. Extensive renovations during King Nangklao's reign in the early 19th century transformed it into the structure seen today.
The temple serves as a living place of worship for the local community, hosting Buddhist ceremonies and meditation sessions that visitors can observe or join. People from the neighborhood come regularly to make offerings and participate in spiritual activities throughout the year.
Visitors should wear appropriate clothing that covers shoulders and knees to respect the religious setting. The temple spreads across multiple halls and passages, with some areas accessible via paths through gardens and around the pond.
The temple houses guardian demon statues that surround its stupa, blending traditional Thai mythological figures with Buddhist architecture. These protective beings represent a layered belief system where older spiritual traditions coexist within Buddhist practice.
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