Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Bowon Niwet

이야기 8구간총 15분 34초

Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Wat Bowonniwet Vihara2:05

Welcome to Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, a sanctuary of unparalleled historical gravity and spiritual serenity. As we stand at the entrance, it is almost jarring to consider that the chaotic, backpacker haven of Khaosan Road lies only a…
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2The Main Ordination Hall (Ubosot)2:03

We begin our detailed examination at the Ubosot, the main ordination hall. Removing our shoes, we step onto the cool, polished marble steps. …
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3The Great Golden Chedi2:03

Leaving the Ubosot and moving toward the rear of the compound, we are confronted by the overwhelming mass of the Maha Chedi, the Great Golden Stupa. This monumental structure is the physical and spiritual anchor of the entire…
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4The Phra Phairi Phinat Sanctuary1:58

Adjacent to the great Chedi lies a small, easily overlooked pavilion that houses one of the most culturally significant and feared Buddha images in Thailand: Phra Phairi Phinat. The name translates roughly to 'The Defeat of…
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5The Sacred Holy Water Pavilion1:58

Let us now shift our attention to a critical, yet frequently undocumented, aspect of the ritual life at Wat Bowonniwet: the production and application of Nam Mon, or holy water. Within the temple grounds, there are specific areas…
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6The Amulet Trading Quarters2:05

To fully comprehend Thai Buddhism, one must understand its material culture, specifically the immense socio-economic phenomenon of Buddhist amulets. Recently, the primary location for leasing—the polite term for purchasing—these…
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7The Chinese Stone Guardians1:59

As we make our way back toward the perimeter of the temple, we must pause to closely examine the curious, heavy stone architecture that adorns the walkways and minor gates. You will notice statues of fearsome warriors, scholars…
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8Wat Bowonniwet Vihara1:23

As our walking tour of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara concludes, let us pause in the shade of the Bodhi trees near the exit. We have traversed a landscape that is simultaneously a royal monument, a repository of holy relics, an active…
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