Saturday, August 7, 2010

Bankok: Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha

 
Wat Pho: Mother-of-pearl

The Wat Pho Complex holds the Recilining Buddha - largest Buddha image in Thailand. Mother-of-pearl inlay decorates the sole of his feet.

Wat Pho: Buddha Images

Over 1,000 Buddha images can be found in Wat Pho, which is more than any other temple in Thailand.

Wat Pho: coins

Visitors drop coins in a row of 108 bronze bowls for good fortune and in turn, help monks maintain the wat.

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