Wat Traimit
วัดไตรมิตรวิทยารามวรวิหาร · Talat Noi
buddhist temple in Bangkok
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wat Traimit (Revisit)2:13
Returning to Wat Traimit Witthayaram, we delve deeper into the analytical and historical mysteries that surround the Phra Phutta Maha Suwanna Patimakon. On our second visit, I want to focus your attention on the concept of…
Listen in the app2The Sukhothai Aesthetic — The Art of Enlightenment1:12
The Golden Buddha is depicted in the 'Bhumisparsha Mudra,' or the earth-touching gesture. This specific pose is central to Buddhist theology, depicting the moment just before enlightenment. …
Listen in the app3The 1955 Revelation — Archaeology by Accident2:12
To understand the Golden Buddha, one must understand the Sukhothai style, which flourished from the 13th to the 15th centuries. As an art historian, I categorize this as the pinnacle of Thai Buddhist sculpture. …
Listen in the app4The Golden Buddha Museum — Technical Mastery2:08
The discovery of the gold beneath the plaster in May 1955 is one of the great stories of modern archaeology. As a scholar, I find the circumstances particularly revealing of the time. …
Listen in the app5Chinatown Heritage — The Human Context1:07
The Golden Buddha is not just a statue; it is a massive metallurgical achievement. Composed of 18-karat gold, the image weighs approximately 5.5 tons. …
Listen in the app6The Exterior Grounds — Community and Devotion2:10
On the third floor of the Mondop, the exhibition dedicated to the Golden Buddha itself provides a technical and historical analysis that is essential for any serious visitor. Here, you can see 3D models of the statue's internal…
Listen in the app7Wat Traimit (Revisit)1:45
Our second exploration of Wat Traimit concludes here, at the intersection of history, faith, and immense material value. We have looked beyond the brilliant surface of the Golden Buddha to understand the metallurgical brilliance…
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What is Wat Traimit?
Wat Traimit is a place in Talat Noi with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Talat Noi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 12 min 47 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.7381, 100.5140 |
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