Big Buddha, Wat Mai Play Hoi—Phichit Province, Thailand
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Ianatlarge
N 16° 22.374 E 100° 05.262
47Q E 616162 N 1810495
A "Big Buddha" statue in northern Thailand.
Waymark Code: WMEXFJ
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 07/18/2012
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Wat Mai Play Hoi is a Buddhist temple in a rural area of Phichit Province, in northern Thailand. The wat has a number of waymarks and interesting items to see. One of these is a large statue of the Buddha located at the rear of the temple grounds. This statue was still under construction in March 2012, though its shape and size can be discerned. I would estimate the statue to be 20m high. When it is complete I am sure that it will be gold in colour, and quite a sight.
Entry to the temple is free, though a small donation is always the done thing to do. Public bus routes travel in the vicinity of the temple, but if you are relying on public transport expect a walk.
The Buddha is the founder and principal figure in the Buddhist faith. He lived during the sixth centre BCE, beginning life as an Indian prince, but then turned from a life or power and ease, to seek enlightenment. The Buddhist belief system centres around the teachings of the Buddha and the Buddhist community, and includes a belief in reincarnation. There are approximately 500 million Buddhists, and, while present in virtually every country, its practitioners are most likely to be found in India and east Asia.
Associated Religion(s): Buddhism
Statue Location: towards the back of Wat Mai Play Hoi.
Entrance Fee: 0
Artist: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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