Temple Scenes, Chiang Mai

A temple (wat) near the Chiang Mai University campus. The gold pagoda is called a chedi in Thai. According to a monk at the temple, the chedi holds relics of the Buddha sent to Thailand from India and Sri Lanka. The white stupas are said to hold the relics of laymen. Theravada Buddhism is the form of Buddhism practiced in Thailand.

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2 Responses to “Temple Scenes, Chiang Mai”

D' Ann Says:
July 18, 2008 at 7:37 pm

Liked your first post and pics from Thailand. Colors are vibrant . . info on temples and religion very interesting. Keep up the good work.

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Mister Ree Says:
July 18, 2008 at 11:25 pm

Sa-was-dee Meredith
Phom-chob-man-mak!

Phom-kid-thung-kun-mak!

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