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Phuttha Monthon |
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Buddhamonthon is an important religious venue situated in Tambon
Salaya which occupies 2,500 raise (about 1,000 acres). In the
B.E. 2500 or 1957, the site was built by the government and the
people to commemorate the 2500th year of Buddhism with a huge
upright walking Buddha image of 15.8 metres in height at the
centre.
King Bhumibhol Adulyadej granted the name “Phra Sri Sakkaya
Thosapol Yan Phratan Buddhamonthon Sutas” to the splendid Buddha
image. In all four
directions of the Buddha’s image, there stand four landmarks,
representing Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, the first
sermon, and Nirvana (demise).
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interesting places include a Buddhamonthon vihara, a patriarch
temporary residence, a guest-monk residence, a religious
ceremonies hall, meditation halls, a Buddhism museum, and
ornamental flower gardens. At present, important Buddhist
ceremonies and festivities such as the Visakha Bucha Day,
Makhabucha Day, Asanhabucha Day, and Loy Krathong Festival among
others are held here.
Opening hours: Daily 9am-5pm
Contact:
Buddhamonthon Buddhamonthon Amphoe Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom |
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Nakhon Pathom |
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Putthamonthon |
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Salaya |
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13.77855 N |
100.31784 E |
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