August 2, 2010

Bangkok, Thailand: Temple of Reclining Buddha; things to do

Temple of Reclining Buddha in Bangkok

in Wat Pho Temple, on Maharaj Rd., next to Grand Palace.

The massive gold-plated “Reclining Buddha” here has 108 good luck inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Visitors can purchase a bowl of coins to drop into 108 bigger bowls lined up along one side of the Buddha. They symbolize the 108 concerns of Buddha, and participants strive to concentrate on Buddha and his teachings and being thankful as they drop in their coins.






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