Key Highlights
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The shrine of the Great Boddhisattva Kasitikal (Ti Chang Uang)
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HM the King’s 72nd Anniversary Building featuring an exhibition of the world’s religions
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The Emerald Miniature Mountain houses the following religious objects.
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The Three Buddha images commemorating HM the King’s 72nd Anniversary
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A Reclining Buddha
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A replica of Lord Buddha’s footprint
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Rishis (hermits)
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Six jade Buddha images in meditation pose
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Sacred relics of Lord Buddha
Buddha image in meditation pose
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Image of Boddhisattva Luang Phor Tuad
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Image of Somdej Phra Buddhajarn Brahma Ransi (Luang Phor Toh)
Buddha image in standing pose
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Sacred steel
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Image of King Taksin the Great
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Sukhavadi Land
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Buddhakaset Land (Buddha images representing Days of the Week)
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Valley of the Four Buddhist Saints
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Land of the Five Great Mothers (Goddesses)
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Land of the 12 Animal Symbolic Years
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Land of Hinduism
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Land of Mahayana-Taoism
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Tomorrow’s Land – Celestial Friendship Hall
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Sukhavadi Land
Sukhavadi Land was created in the hope of saving mankind from disasters and to bring peace to the world. The following images and holy symbols are featured in this zone.
- The Amitabha Buddha
- Chinese-style images of Kaccayana Mahathera, the Future Buddha
- Land of Earth and Universe
Stand on the granite base to absorb natural energy and pray for tranquility and happiness for humankind
- Statue of the Boddhisattva Goddess Kuan Yin with thousand arms and eyes
Carved out of Jiang-buk fragrant wood by sculptors from Shantou province in China, the statue which stands on a granite base weighing 19 tons, is 9.94 metres tall and weighs 14 tons. Eight saints or ‘Poi Sian’ adorn its granite base.
- Statue of the Boddhisattva Goddess Kuan Yin depicted in four standing postures — standing on a dragon, a lotus base, a turtle and a dragon fish, respectively. Each faces one of four compass points.
- Chinese-style image of Chai Sing Eia (Uy Thor Phor Sak), the Dhamma Protector
Individuals who worship the Boddhisattva Goddess Kuan Yin believe that the Goddess will bestow upon them peace and tranquillity, longevity, good complexion, happiness, good health, prosperity and success in all they undertake.
Buddhakaset Land
According to ancient belief, the worship of the Buddha images representing the days of the week linked with an individual’s date of birth is considered to be an auspicious act that bestows blessings upon a person. The Buddha images in Buddhakaset Land depict various Buddhist mudras or postures in sculptural symbolism.
Day of the Week
Linked to date of birth
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Mudras (postures)/prang in Thai |
Sunday |
Buddha image in standing posture looking at sentient beings |
Monday |
Buddha image in standing posture forbidding relatives from fighting |
Tuesday |
Reclining Buddha image |
Wednesday |
Buddha image in standing posture holding an almsbowl |
Thursday |
Buddha image in seated meditation pose |
Friday |
Buddha image in standing posture thinking of sentient beings |
Saturday |
Buddha image in seated pose sheltered by the Naga, king of serpents |
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In an adjacent area, there is a statue of the Boddhisattva, in the seated posture, in white jade.
Valley of the Four Buddhist Saints
Statues of four famous and highly revered monks are installed in the valley. They are:
- Luang Phor Tuad
- Associated with the miraculous phenomenon of turning seawater into freshwater
- Luang Phor Somdej Phra Buddhacharn (Toh) Brahma Ransi of the Central Region
- Phra Kru Ba Sri Vichai of the North
- Luang Poo Man Purittatto of the Northeast
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Land of the Five Great Mothers (Goddesses)
Featuring the five great mothers who protect and bestow merit to human beings inhabiting this world
- Mother Earth
- Mother of Rivers
- Mother of Wind
- Mother of Fire
- Ceres — Mother of Grain
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Land of the 12 Animal Symbolic Years
Depicts the 12 creatures in Buddhist and Chinese horoscopes and the Lunar Calendar namely — Year of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Cock and Pig.
Another exhibit of interest offers an illustration of the centre point of planet Earth and the deviation from its rotational plane.
Land of Hinduism
Features Hindu gods and goddesses
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Uma, Lakshmi, Ganesh, Indra, Narai, Sarasavadi
Land of Mahayana-Taoism
Features the supreme sages and foremost teachers of China such as Lao Tse, Confucious, Tao-Tse and other famous Chinese saints who have toiled to protect and bless people in the world and bestow happiness on all.
Tomorrow’s Land
Celestial Friendship Hall
The Celestial Friendship Hall explores the intriguing realm of the sciences and spirituality, delving into questions about life after death, the existence of deities and extra-terrestrial beings. Be prepared to spend time contemplating these paradigms in order to achieve a deeper understanding.
GLOSSARY
Boddhisattva
The historical Buddha is one of many Boddhisattva. The term describes the stage of development of a Buddha before enlightenment, including his previous lives. Boddhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism: A being who voluntarily stops short of reaching Nirvana (nibbana in Sanskrit) in order to help humanity. The Goddess Kuan Yin and several of the kingdom’s revered abbots (Luang Phor), such as Luang Phor Tuad, are considered to be Boddhisattva.
Mahayana Buddhism
Literally “greater vehicle”. The type of Buddhism that developed in India a few centuries after the Buddha and that spread north to Tibet, Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan.
The teachings of Lord Buddha in the form in which they have been preserved in the countries of South Asia (Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia) is called
Theravada Buddhism, literally “teaching of the elders”. Theravada Buddhism is generally recognized as the oldest form of the teachings.
The Kuan Yin Inter-Religious Park
Opening hours:
08.00 – 17.00 hrs daily, including weekends and public holidays
Proper attire is required. Please refrain from smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages and intoxicating items.
Location:
40 Moo 2, Pusawan sub-district,
Kaeng Krachan district, Phetchaburi province 76170
Distance from Bangkok: 160 km (approximately two-hours’ drive)
Admission is free and vegetarian food is provided at no charge. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Contact information:
The Kuan Yin Inter-Religious Park
Tel: +66 (0) 3242 2048
Fax: +66 (0) 3242 2049
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