Wat Sri Suphan
Thailand
Or better known as the 'Silver Temple'. Made from alloy and zinc silver, the Wat Sri Suphan shines the brightest in the afternoon. Inside, you'll see modern silversmiths at work, all using techniques handed down by their ancestors.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wat Sri Suphan
Welcome to Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of Northern Thailand. We stand just outside the old city walls, in the historic neighborhood known as Wualai. …
Listen in the app2The Dazzling Exterior of the Ubosot
We now stand before the primary ordination hall, or ubosot, of Wat Sri Suphan. The visual impact is immediate and overwhelming. …
Listen in the app3The Gender Exclusion Ordinance
As we approach the entrance to the magnificent silver ubosot, it is imperative to discuss a strict, traditional rule clearly posted on signs around the perimeter, women are strictly prohibited from entering the main hall. To…
Listen in the app4Dharma Puzzles and Modern Iconography
Let us take a closer look at the intricate metal panels that adorn the exterior walls of the ubosot. Beyond traditional Buddhist mythology, the artisans of Wat Sri Suphan have incorporated a fascinating element known as Dharma…
Listen in the app5The Syncretic Shrine of Ganesha
Stepping away from the main silver hall, we encounter a fascinating theological pivot within the temple grounds, a dedicated shrine to Ganesha. The presence of this elephant headed Hindu deity within a Theravada Buddhist complex…
Listen in the app6The Merit Making Practices
As we explore the wider grounds of Wat Sri Suphan, observe the various activities of the local Thai visitors. A temple in Thailand is not just a place for quiet Sunday worship, it is an active, ongoing center for making merit. …
Listen in the app7The Monastic Silversmithing School
Finally, we arrive at an area that truly sets Wat Sri Suphan apart from any other temple in Chiang Mai, the adjacent silversmithing workshop and school. In historical Thai society, the temple was the primary center of education,…
Listen in the app8Wat Sri Suphan
Our visit to Wat Sri Suphan concludes here in the Wualai district. This site has offered us a deeply layered cultural experience, far beyond the initial visual shock of its metallic architecture. …
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What is Wat Sri Suphan?
Wat Sri Suphan is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.7787, 98.9837 |
| Last updated |
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