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Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho stands in Bangkok, within one of Thailand’s oldest temple complexes. Its gold-plated form stretches 46 metres long and rises 15 metres high beneath the temple roof. Around you, the 80,000-square-metre grounds gather Thailand’s largest collection of Buddha figures.
The temple reaches back before Bangkok became Thailand’s capital, then changed through royal rebuilding. King Rama I expanded and rebuilt it in 1782, while King Rama III continued its renovation. Granite slabs carry texts and illustrations about history, medicine, and literature, reflecting its intended public educational role. Traditional Thai massage remains taught and practised here, linking the grounds with a living discipline.
The reclining pose represents Buddha’s entry into complete spiritual enlightenment. Mother-of-pearl inlay covers the soles, where flowers and dancers appear among symbolic designs. One hundred and eight bronze bowls surround the figure, with coin offerings associated with wealth and prosperity.
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