Pan'an Temple (Wat Phan Ohn/วัดพันอ้น) was built in 1501 by the order of King Phra Muang Kaeo (1495-1525) at that time. Thai: อาณาจักรล้านนา).
The 15th century was the most powerful period of the Lanna Kingdom. As the capital, Chiang Mai has a place in religion, commerce, and culture. With the integration of various races, you will find the antique temples and halls seen in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Very rich in northern Thai color.Walking into Wat Phan On, the first thing you will see are two gold and white stone sculptures of mythical beasts in front of the door. The black beads on the eyes are divine, guarding the world.
In addition, Thailand believes in Mahayana Buddhism. According to a slightly superficial explanation, Mahayana Buddhism believes that ordinary people can escape from samsara through practice, and the process of practice must obtain supreme wisdom through speculation and meditation. On the other hand, it must be done with compassion. Helping and saving others, only in this way can we prove the Tao and become a Buddha.So after entering the main hall, besides the two golden Buddha statues, there are also other small Buddha statues. Unlike the Buddhist temples in Taiwan, most of the main halls enshrine a single Buddha statue.
Is it because of "Mahayana Buddhism believes that there is not only one Buddha in the world of ten directions, Shakyamuni Buddha, but that there are countless Buddhas in the ten directions for three times?"?
On the appearance of Wat Phan Ohn, exquisite window frame carvings, accessories on the body of Buddha statues, hand-made door panels, etc., it can be seen that when this Buddhist temple was being built, the current prosperous society could create such a beautiful and Meticulous carvings, if you have a plan for Chiang Mai, you might as well rent a motorcycle (rent 200 THB/day) to walk around the ancient city and visit these temples with cultural customs.
Two golden Buddha statues protect the people who come and go.
In addition to the roof of a typical Thai temple, the exquisiteness of each window sill is also the reason for our stay.
From the accessories of the Buddha statues, it can be seen that they are different from those in Taiwan.Gorgeous style ~
In the cool afternoon, I am about to return to the hotel, riding a motorcycle on the road in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, very comfortable!
◎ Pan'an Temple วัดพันอ้น
– Official website: http://www.watphan-ohn.com/
