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Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
300 Soi Ratchamongkhon Prasat, Bangkok
Monday 06:00-20:00
Bang Phai 11 Min Blue-Line MRT
Wutthakat 1 km Silom BTS
Serene Beauty and Cultural Richness
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen is a royal temple in Bangkok with a rich history dating back to the Ayutthaya period. It is known for its association with the Dhammakaya tradition, charity work, and international presence. The temple is home to a large bronze Buddha image and a stunning stupa named "Maharatchamongkhon."
Visitors praise the temple for its serene beauty and cultural richness. Highlights include a 5-storey pagoda with exquisite Buddhist art and a colorful glass tower. Some recommend visiting early to avoid crowds, while others enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the evening. Overall, it is a must-visit spot in Bangkok for its beauty and historical significance. May 2024gurulist.net AI Beta
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Reviews Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Bangkok
Large and beautiful temple with Huge Golden Buddha and very gorgeous pagoda contain with Emoral pagoda on top level, underneath 3 levels are museum.
The variety of photo spots around the area allowed me to capture different angles of the impressive Buddha statue by the river. Exploring the museum was a highlight, especially the beautiful glass tower on the 5th level. Despite the crowds, I was captivated by the serene beauty of the temple. Just a tip: keep an eye on your belongings and be prepared to remove your shoes in certain areas.
The temple is free to visit and offers a beautiful museum on the 1st and 3rd floors, along with a stunning green glass pagoda on the 5th floor. An absolute must-see in Bangkok!
I had a pleasant evening visit to the temple, which was unexpectedly free at that time. While the main temple and inner rooms were closed, the outside area was well-lit and clean. Despite the limited access, I enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and appreciated the cleanliness of the surroundings. It's definitely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for a serene evening stroll.
I was amazed by the large golden Buddha statue and the hand-painted details inside the temple. Don't forget to explore the other temples in the area for a complete experience!
Wikipedia Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Bangkok
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (Thai: วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ, RTGS: Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen) is a royal wat ('temple') located in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok, at the Chao Phraya River. It is part of the Maha Nikaya fraternity and is the origin of the Dhammakaya tradition. It is a large and popular temple, supported by prosperous community members.
Wat Paknam was established in 1610, during the Ayutthaya period, and received support from Thai kings until the late nineteenth century. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the temple had become nearly abandoned and had fallen into disrepair. The temple underwent a major revival and became widely known under the leadership of the meditation master Luang Pu Sodh Candasaro, who was abbot there in the first half of the twentieth century. Seven years after Luang Pu's death, Somdet Chuang Varapuñño became the new abbot until his death in 2021. Somdet Chuang made international headlines from 2015 onward, when his appointment as Supreme Patriarch (acting head of the Thai monastic community) was stalled and finally withdrawn, due to reasons generally interpreted as political. This has led to heated debate and protests in Thailand. As part of this process, Somdet Chuang and his assistant were accused of tax fraud. It turned out that there was not sufficient reason to charge Somdet Chuang, however. As for the charges remaining against his assistant, the latter was later acquitted due to lack of evidence, two days after Somdet Chuang's nomination as Patriarch was withdrawn.
Wat Paknam is known for its charity and a nationwide project to propagate the five precepts in Thai society. The temple is popular among mae chi (nuns). One of its mae chi, Mae chi Chandra Khonnokyoong, went on to establish another temple which later became widely known: Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Wat Paknam has an international presence and has a long history of activities and contact with Buddhists from other countries. In 2012, Somdet Chuang finished building a huge stupa at the temple, named "Maharatchamongkhon", complete with interior Buddhist art. In 2021, construction was completed of a large bronze Buddha image, placed in front of the stupa. The stupa and the statue has made the temple a popular attraction for international tourists.
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