Jivaka - Bangkok, Thailand
N 13° 46.067 E 100° 29.534
47P E 661324 N 1522544
Jivaka was a personal physician to Buddha and the king. He is widely regarded as the father of Thai natural medicine and Thai massage.
Waymark Code: WM3AK6
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 03/05/2008
Views: 20
This statue is on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Visitors and local Thai as well come here to place offerings (usually a lotus blossom) at the foot of the statue and to ask for blessings of good health. The story of his life and how he came to be a close associate to royalty is fascinating. Here's a link with a good history: (
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