Wat Pho (Wat Chetupon)
The Vihara of the Reclining Buddha
The Vihara was constructed for containing the important Buddha image, the Reclining Buddha. King Rama III had the image of the Reclining Buddha moulded, then continued with the hall. This statue is 46 metres long, with the Buddha's head rising 15 metres high above ground, each foot of 3 metres high and 5 metres long. The soles of the statue's feet are inlaid
with mother-of-pearl showing the 108 auspicious signs of the Buddha. This is the largest and most beautiful piece of fine arts of the buddha image in a reclining position found in Thailand.
On the inner wall of this vihara, you will see mural paintings and inscriptions of "Mahawong" up the windows;with paintings depicting the "13 Savika Etadagga Disciples (Priestess)", the "10
Upasaka Etadagga Disciples" , and the "10 Upasika Etadagga Disciples" between each window.
 
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Address 2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District Phra Nakhon District Bangkok 10200
Opening Daily
Hours 8.00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.
Admission Fee  50 Baht.
Tel. (662) 225-9595, 622-0100, 221-1375
Fax. (662) 222-9779
Website www.watpho.com
E-mail WatpoTTM@netscape.net