Ancient Wind of Power: Wat Chai Mongkol

#ancientbuildings Wat Yai Chai Mongkon is a historical Buddhist temple located in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It has been an important center of Thai Buddhism since its construction in the late 17th century and continues to be a popular tourist destination today. This temple was built in 1357 for the community of monks from the Pa Kaeo Sect and was originally called Wat Phra Chao Phya Tha. The temple was designed for meditation, which King U-Thong was engaged in along with the monks. In 1592, in honor of the victory over the Burmese, another king, Naresuan, built a majestic pagoda, after which the temple changed its name and became known as Wat Yai Chai Mongkon. There is a statue of a Reclining Buddha in orange robes. In addition to the Reclining Buddha, you can admire the statues of meditating Buddhas, also dressed in orange robes. It has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1991. The temple complex includes several buildings, including a large chedi (stupa), which towers over the site and contains numerous statues of Buddha, as well as other religious figures from various sects of Buddhism. The most impressive feature of Wat Yai Chai Mongkon Temple is the collection of statues depicting various aspects of the Buddha's life and teachings. These include images from his birth to his death, as well as images showing him meditating or teaching monks various principles such as compassion or wisdom. Some sculptures even depict stories from Jataka fairy tales, which are traditional Buddhist stories designed to teach moral lessons through allegory and symbolism. Visitors can also explore the many small shrines on site dedicated to various Buddhas such as Amitabha, Maitreya or Kuan Yin among others. They often contain detailed carvings depicting scenes related to the legend of each deity, along with corresponding images of statues displayed inside each temple building. Whether you are looking for spiritual enlightenment or just want to take some beautiful photos while exploring this ancient place – Wat Yai Chia Mongkon definitely won't disappoint you.