Wat Chet Yot
วัดโพธารามมหาวิหาร · Chang Phueak
Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Wat Chet Yot, a site of profound historical and spiritual weight located just ten minutes outside the ancient walls of Chiang Mai. As a scholar of Southeast Asian history, I find this temple to be one of the most…
Listen in the app2The Entryway and the Naga Guardian Path
As we begin our journey at the entrance of Wat Chet Yot, the first thing that strikes the senses is the transition from the bustling modern road to the quietude of this sacred grove. The path beneath your feet is composed of…
Listen in the app3The Great Bodhi Tree and the First Week
Standing before these massive Bodhi trees, one begins to understand why the temple was originally named Wat Maha Photharam—the Temple of the Great Bodhi Tree. These specimens are truly gargantuan, with branches so heavy and…
Listen in the app4Maha Photharam Chedi: The Seven Spires
We now stand before the Maha Photharam Chedi, the architectural marvel that gives Wat Chet Yot its name. This is a pavilion-style stupa, characterized by a rectangular base that supports seven distinct spires. …
Listen in the app5The Celestial Niches and Stucco Artistry
As we walk around the base of the Maha Photharam Chedi, let us focus our attention on the exquisite stucco work that adorns the exterior walls. These niches are more than just decorative elements; they are 'prasat' style shrines…
Listen in the app6The Tilokarat Stupa: A Royal Funerary Monument
Moving to the side of the main complex, we find the Tilokarat Stupa, a monument of immense historical importance. This stupa was built in 1487 by King Yod Chiang Rai, the grandson of King Tilokarat. …
Listen in the app7The Rattanachakram Chedi: The Walk of Meditation
We now approach a specific area of the temple grounds known as the Rattanachakram Chedi. This site commemorates a specific moment in the life of the Buddha—the third week following his enlightenment. …
Listen in the app8Muchalinda and the Naga Protection Site
This section of the temple represents the sixth week after the Buddha's enlightenment, a period defined by the story of Muchalinda, the Naga King. According to the ancient records, while the Buddha was meditating, a great storm…
Listen in the app9The Viharn and the Legacy of the Eighth Council
Our final stop within the temple grounds is the area surrounding the Viharn, or the assembly hall. While the current buildings have seen various renovations, this area remains the spiritual successor to the Great Hall where the…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our journey through Wat Chet Yot, I hope you carry with you a sense of the profound layers of history that define this 'Temple of the Seven Spires.' We have walked the path of the seven weeks of enlightenment,…
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What is Wat Chet Yot?
Wat Chet Yot is a place in Chang Phueak with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Chang Phueak |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.8091, 98.9716 |
| Last updated |
