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Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relic) was built in the Ayutthaya
period, this temple was originally named Wat Salak. During restoration
in the reigns of King Rama I – King Rama V, it was known by seceral
different names. Eventually it was named Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit,
or in short:Wat Mahathat. Today it is the main school and practice site
for Vipassana (insight) meditation. It also houses one of Bangkok's two
Buddhist universities.
Mondop:
inside is a chedi in the style of King Rama I’s reign containing Buddha
relics. It is the precursor of early Rattanakosin chedis, and
completely covered in lacquered gold leaves.
Ubosot:
In contrast to most others, this Bot has no front or rear portico.
There are entrances on both sides and the inside space is large enough
to accomodate 1000 monks at a time. The principal Buddha image is
covered in gold leaf, and is the work of Phraya Devarangsan, a notable
craftsman of the front palace.
THINGS TO KNOW:
Address: 3 Maharat Road
Tel: 0 2222 6011
Meditation Centre Tel: 0 2623 5613, 0 2623 6326
To get there: next to Thammasat University, north of Grand Palace; the nearest pier is Tha Maharat.
Open: 07.00-17.00
Admission: free
Other: Buddhism course is held at the temple 19.30-20.30
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Piers:
A. Thai Thien
B. Tha Chang
C. Tha Prannok
D. Tha Maharat
E. Tha Bangkok Noi
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