Thailand - Chiang Rai - The White Temple
Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is the vision
of Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai artist who was born in the
nearby town of Chiang Rai. This spectacular modern temple is like no other with its
dominant white color, symbolizing the purity of Buddha.
Wat Rong Khun, aka The White Temple
Hell is envisioned as a sea of greedy, grasping hands.
You must pass over hell on a bridge to reach the main hall, which is like heaven.
Bits of mirror are embedded in the plaster to foster self-reflection and add to the overall radiance.
Sadly, no photos are allowed in the main hall, which is covered in beautiful murals that mix traditional Buddhist imagery with (somewhat controversially) pop culture icons like Harry Potter, Michael Jackson and Spiderman.
And it has fountains!
(photo by Deborah)
Not all is white. This building is (I kid you not) the Golden Toilet
Probably the first time I felt compelled to take a photo inside a restroom.
(photo by Deborah)
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