Wat PA Pradu Photo: Wat PA Pradu

The oldest in Rayong province, temple PA Prada takes its beginning in the heyday of the state of Ayutthaya.

Wat PA Pradu famous statue of the reclining Buddha, this posture symbolizes his readiness for death, and Nirvana. It is noteworthy that the statue is not canonical, in the vast majority of cases, the Buddha lies on his right side, while here on the left. The reason for this discrepancy is not clear, however, it brought the Reclining Buddha in Wat PA Pradu huge popularity among Thais across the country. The length of the statue is 11, 95 meters and a height of 3 to 60 meters.

Reclining Buddha covered with a thick layer of gold leaf, apply it can be anyone for a small donation. Thais believe that if you put three sheets of gold leaf on the arm, stomach and legs of the Buddha, all good wishes will come true.

In 1990, Wat PA Pradu received Royal status, which made him the main temple in Rayong province.

As befits a Buddhist temple on the grounds of Wat PA Pradu is located viharn (Central building), where in solemn days are a public ceremony, the rest of the time it is open for visits to all comers. Built viharn was later the base of the temple, he only appeared here in 1981.

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