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Rare poiseBangkok Post, Thursday, September 24, 2009
For over 500 years, Phra Chao Ton Luang has stood as the principal Buddha image of Phayao, a modest northern province enveloped by rugged mountain landscape.
This hugest Chiang Saen-style Buddha statue in the Lanna region is enshrined inside Wat Si Khom Kham, a highly-revered place of worship that is a gateway to the province's rich history and cultural heritage.
The key figure behind this treasure trove of information, put together in 1996, is Phra Ubalee Khunupamajarn, the 92 year-old abbot of Si Khom Kham Temple, who has devoted the past 40 years of his life preserving his homeland heritage.
Declared a province only in 1977, archaeological evidence scattered all around town points to Phayao's glorious past when, as a powerful kingdom known as Phu Kam Yao, its influence extended to the upper Mekong basin in the early 12th century.
Among the highlights are sandstones carved in art forms symbolic of the province like exquisitely-sculpted pedestals for Buddha images, or the sandstone crown of Luang Por Buddha Sien.
Easily the most notable section is the stone inscription hall showcasing engraved laterite columns that are mostly associated with the neighbouring Sukhothai province, the birthplace of Siamese written language, when in fact Phayao is home to the largest number of stone inscriptions in the entire country.
After the museum tour, take time to appreciate stunning murals inspired by national artist Angkarn Kalayanapong, and Phaptawan Suwannakudt, a protege of legendary painter Paiboon Suwannakudt, which adorn the walls of the temple's ordination hall sitting next to Phayao's largest lake, before soaking up the pleasant tranquility of Kwan Phayao at sunset. Ho Watthanatham Nithat is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm everyday. For further details, contact 054-410-058. source: http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/travelscoop/24414/rare-poise Buddhist News Features: Sunday, May 15, 2022 Vesak Extra! Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Vesak Extra! Thursday, May 7, 2020 Vesak Extra! |
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