Thailand Great Emerald Buddha Temple
Visita ao belissimo templo de Wat Phra Keo em Bangkok, Tailandia. Lindos esses templos feitos de ouro,a estatua do Buda em esmeralda, etc. Video 3 Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว), the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the adjoining Grand Palace together form perhaps the greatest spectacle for the visitor to Bangkok. Despite the fact that the whole compound is so full of tourists you spend half the time trying to avoid getting in people's photos, it's still a pretty amazing place to visit. It consists of over 100 brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics, and dates back to 1782, when Bangkok was founded. When you enter the compound, you first of all see Wat Phra Kaew and the nearby attractions, and then move on to the Grand Palace afterwards. Wat Phra Kaew itself, generally known to the Thais as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is perhaps the main attraction. This is Thailand's most important and sacred temple, so you're expected to act with due respect inside it. It houses the tiny (between 60 and 75 cm) Emerald Buddha, which is located high above the heads of the worshippers and tourists. Not much is known for certain about the statue, except that it isn't actually made of emerald but rather of green jade or jasper. Getting a good look at it is difficult as photography is forbidden inside the temple, and it's perched so high up inside it's glass box that it's difficult to really see. It's thought to have been made in the 15th century and was the cause of several wars before ending up for good in Bangkok in 1782. The image is considered a talisman and holds tremendous significance for Thailand and the Thais. The 'robe' that it wears is changed 3 times each year by the King himself, at the start of each season: A diamond encrusted gold robe during the hot season, a solid gold robe in the cool season and a gilded monk's robe in the rainy season.There are also many other Buddha images inside the temple. Round the interior walls are murals depicting the jataka stories. These are located according to the typical Thai conventions inside temples. The ones facing the altar depict the victory of the Buddha over the evil demon Mara, as he subdues her and achieves enlightenment. As is normal for Thai temples, shoes must be taken off before entering into the temple. Despite it's national importance, Wat Phra Kaew is the only temple in Thailand that doesn't have any resident monks, and so is not a seat of Buddhist learning in the same way as the likes of Wat Pho and Wat Mahathat. A cloister surrounds the temple, and depicted along here is an extensive mural of the Ramakian, the Thai version of the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. In total there are 178 sections, and although they date from the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV 1825-1850) they have since been restored on numerous occasions. The explanatory texts across from each were devised by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Also in the compound is: - A miniature model of the famous Cambodian temple complex Angkor Wat, made during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) when the Thai empire extended over Cambodia. - Two libraries, built to protect copies of important Buddhist literature. The Phra Mondop library is impressive, but almost always closed to the public. If not, it's well worth looking at. - The impressive golden Phra Si Rattana Chedi, which it's claimed (somewhat improbably) houses ashes of the Buddha. - The Royal Pantheon, with full size statues of the first seven kings of the reigning Chakri dynasty (Rama I - Rama VII). Only open on April 6th, the anniversary of the founding of this dynasty. Surrounding this are large statues of mythical guardians (pictured right), such as the kinaree, half human-half bird and the Hindu garuda bird. It contains the scared Buddhist scriptures, the Tripitaka. After exiting Wat Phra Kaew, you enter the adjoining Grand Palace.
thailand
wat
phra
kaew
kheo
keo
bangkok
tailandia
thailandia
thai
music
loog
lug
luk
thung
temples
shrines
gold
traditional
emerald
buddha
buda
buddhism
budismo
religiao
turismo
beleza
Channels:
Thailand
Bangkok
Provinces Thailand
Added: 658 days ago by
pattayagerd
Views: 267 |
Comments: 0
Not yet rated
Chao Phraya River & Bangkok Noi
Travelling along the Chao Phraya river and around the canals of Bangkok Noi.
Bangkok
River
Chao
Phraya
Temples
Floating
Market
Canal
Channels:
Thailand
Bangkok
Provinces Thailand
Added: 666 days ago by
pattayagerd
Views: 214 |
Comments: 0
Not yet rated
Capital of Siam during its Renaissance from about 1376 to 1767. It was destroyed by an invading Burmese army. This video is a tribute to Thailand--its beautiful people, land, and culture. Images from Google. Spiritual songs created for healing, relaxing and meditation. Composer: Chamras Saewataporn Album: Morning Track 4: Stream Flowing gently, deep but still Along the same old way, paved before time Just as Mother Nature wills Flowing high to low in curvy lines Brushing through timeless cliffs and corners River reflects life River flows to river Life flows to life
ayutthaya
ayudhaya
thailand
siam
thai
wats
temples
buddhism
buddha
culture
destination
landmark
travel
log
nature
citys
Channels:
Thailand
Bangkok
Provinces Thailand
Added: 794 days ago by
pattayagerd
Views: 242 |
Comments: 0
Not yet rated
Travels through the tropical islands of Thailand: From Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Dirtbiking in Koh Tao, Scuba Diving in Chumpohn Pinnacle. Buddhist Temples too... June 2007 Filmed with Canon PowerShot Elph SD800 by S.Rodger www.kooltree.com
Thailand
Island
Koh
Phi
Maya
Samui
Tao
Chumpohn
Pinnace
Temples
Buddah
Buddhist
Adventure
Thai
Kooltree
Rodger
Channels:
Thailand
Provinces Thailand
Traveling in Thailand
Added: 835 days ago by
pattayagerd
Views: 502 |
Comments: 0
Not yet rated
