10 Best Buddhas to See in Southeast Asia
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6. The Ceramic Buddhas
Wat Si Saket is the oldest standing Wat in Laos’ capital city of Vientiane. Surrounding this Wat is a cloister wall that houses over 2000 silver and ceramic Buddha’s. This Wat was built in 1818, and was restored twice by the French Government in the early 20th Century.
Why does Sleeping Buddha have swastikas on his feet?
Thanks for your question! I actually asked my guide the same question: “Engraved long before this symbol became associated with evil, a local guide informed me that, in this case, the symbol means ‘good luck.’”