What religion is Wat Rong Khun?
Theravada Buddhism
| Wat Rong Khun | |
|---|---|
| วัดร่องขุ่น | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Province | Chiang Rai |
Why is Wat Rong Khun important?
The Wat Rong Khun is a Buddhist temple located outside the city of Chiang Rai in Thailand. It is known as the White Temple for the prevalence of white on the buildings and art pieces. It was designed and funded by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a local artist who has devoted his life to the construction of the temple.
Where is Wat Rong Khun or the White Temple situated?
Chiang Rai province
Located in Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand, Wat Rong Khun (also known to tourists as the White Temple) is an unconventional combination of Buddhist temple and art exhibit.
Who made Wat Rong Khun?
Chalermchai Kositpipat
Wat Rong Khun – White Temple/Architects
How old is the white temple?
24c. 1997-1997
Wat Rong Khun – White Temple/Age
Where is the Wat Rong Khun in Thailand?
The Wat Rong Khun is a Buddhist temple located at the southern end of the city of Chiang Rai in northwestern Thailand. This temple is privately owned and its construction began only twenty years ago.
Why is the Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai white?
The white color signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the Buddha’s wisdom and the Dhamma, the Buddhist teachings. The Wat Rong Khun was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai visual artist. To date the temple is not finished.
Why is Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple?
However, it quickly became famous for its unique style and distinctive white color and is commonly known as the White Temple. The word wat means school in Thai, and it is used to refer to Buddhist temples in Thailand and other countries of Southeast Asia.
When did Wat Rong Khun in Mae Lao close?
On 5 May 2014 at 18:08 (local time), the temple was damaged by the earthquake in Mae Lao that struck the province. It was closed indefinitely. Chalermchai said on 6 May that he would demolish the structures for safety reasons and would not rebuild it.