10 Best Buddhas to See in Southeast Asia
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7. The Ornate Buddha
In Thailand’s northernmost city of Chiang Rai lies the striking Wat Rong Khun, which is also known as the “White Temple.” The design of this ornate sitting Buddha reflects the overall aesthetic of this privately owned art exhibit that exists in the style of a Buddhist Temple. After weathering damage from an earthquake in 2014, the White Temple was reopened and remains open to the public after an engineering team found no signs of structural damage.
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.’”