Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya (video)
On the coast - a stone's throw from Pattaya - a temple has been built entirely of wood. The imposing structure is one hundred meters high and one hundred meters long. Construction was started in the early XNUMXs at the behest of a wealthy businessman.
Special sunrise in Buri Ram
We owe this spectacular sunrise to the ten-century-old Khmer temple Phanom Rung in Buri Ram. The temple is built in such a way that the fifteen doorways are in line with each other.
A Thai temple explained
Whoever goes to Thailand will definitely visit a Buddhist temple. Temples (in Thai: Wat) can be found everywhere, even in the small villages in the countryside. In every Thai community, the Wat occupies an important place.
Chiang Mai – Thailand at its best
Chiang Mai, the special city in the north of the country, is 700 kilometers, about 1 hour flight from the capital Bangkok. Several airlines offer daily flights. Chiang Mai can also be reached by train; preferably take the night train from the Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok (travel time approx. 12 hours) and discover this special city and the beautiful surroundings.
Wat Pariwat in Bangkok: a special temple
One of the more unique temples in Bangkok is Wat Pariwat Ratchasongkram on Rama III Road. The temple is also known as the David Beckham Temple. There is now a new building that is decorated with even more contemporary works of art.
The most unlucky among the temple teens is Mee-Noi, 'little bear'. His parents are divorced and remarried and he doesn't get along with the stepparents. It is better for him to live in the temple.
Living in the temple saves the cost of a boarding house. I can arrange this for my younger brother who is coming to study. Finish school now and practice basketball after which I go to my room. He also lives in my room and sits there, resting his head on the table. Before him a telegram.
A luxurious bed is not good for me… (living in the temple, nr 8)
When I start studying I live in a boarding house because the money from home was enough for my room and other expenses. At least if I didn't do crazy things.
A special Thai temple in the sea
How many temples are there in Thailand? You can find them everywhere; a temple in the city, a temple in the village, a temple on the mountain, a temple in the forest, a temple in a cave and so on. But a temple in the sea, I had never heard of that and it also exists
The pawnshop is the salvation for temple teens. If we are short, we will pawn something. Yet! Although there are many pawnshops on the road nearby, we don't like to go in there. We play hide and seek behind the bamboo curtain in front of the door, afraid that we will be seen by someone we know.
But then take them to the pawnshop (living in the temple, nr 6)
If a Temple teen receives a letter, it will be given to him immediately. But if it is a money order then he has to collect it from Monk Chah's room. Then his name is written on a piece of paper on the door of that room.
My shoes have been stolen! (Living in the Temple, No. 5)
Everyone knows that the temple has thieves that are difficult to catch. Rarely can you catch one. But then we hand out punishment like a good beating on his bugger and force him to leave the temple. No, we do not file a declaration; that is a waste of time for the police. But he does not enter the temple anymore.
Order and cleanliness in the temple (living in the temple, nr 4)
I meet a friend; Decha, that means powerful. He is younger and from the same province as me. Is handsome and has an effeminate manner. 'Phi' he says, because I'm older, 'where do you live?' 'In that temple over there. And you?' 'I lived in a house with friends but we got noisy and now I'm looking for a place to live. Can you help me, Phi?" "I'll ask for you in…
Rules when visiting a Thai temple (Wat)
In another posting a few things have been written about a Thai temple and what you can find in buildings and facilities. But what about the (unwritten) rules when visiting a Wat?
Washing at the tap (living in the temple, nr 3)
Can a simple water tap be comfortable? Absolutely! This temple tap allows about a hundred teenagers to wash. It's not far from my room and I can see everything.
Die twisted Boon-mee (living in the temple, nr 2)
Temple teens are short of money. Then they look for something to pledge, or something else. I can barely get by playing basketball and that club pays some money.
The Strate of Anuman (Living in the Temple, No. 1)
In addition to monks and novices, studying teenage boys from poor families live in the temple. Have their own room but depend on money from home or a snack for their food. On holidays and when schools are closed, they eat with monks and novices. The "I" person is a teenager who lives in the temple.