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Buddhists and disciples' group of Rachapatikaram Temple, led by the
deputy abbot Prathepmolee, joined in building the Sri Buddha Kaya Stupa
on top of the Bodhisattva peak in Siriwatanawisut Temple of
Nakhonsawan's Tha Tako district. The structure and artwork of the stupa
is modeled after the Buddha Kaya Stupa in Bihar State of India. It is
approximately 16 x 20 meter wide and 28 meters high, the number 28
representing Lord Buddha.
Sri Buddha
Kaya Stupa is structure in a dome shape. On the top part of the stupa
lies a small bell-shape structure which is beautifully decorated with
patterns made of cement. It will house a sacred Buddha relic. Its
top-most part is a seven-tiered umbrella made of bronze with a lotus
blossom on top, representing the enlightenment
There
are three levels in the stupa. The lowest level houses a bronze Metta
Santipap (Mercy and Peace) Buddha statue, built to commemorate His
Majesty the King 80 Birthday in 2007. The statue is 89 inches wide and
4.19 meters high.
The
second level houses the Sri Ariyametrai Srisakayasing Buddha statue,
built to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's 72 Birthday. It is 109
inches wide and 4 meters high.
The third level houses a model of the jeweled pavilion, rest place of
Lord Buddha in the ancient time. Those who wish to play a visit to the
pavilion must make an oath of keeping at least one precept as an act of
respect to Lord Buddha.
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