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Believe it or not, this is a real place – Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Thailand that looks like it was placed on earth by a god.
Though it may have involved divine inspiration, it was in fact designed by a man. Chalermchai Kositpipat, a Thai artist, designed the temple in 1997. It was almost destroyed by an earthquake in May of this year, but Kositpipat was inspired to rebuild the temple after an outpouring of international support urging him not to give up and let the temple crumble.
Admission to many of the buildings has been forbidden until certain structural cracks are repaired, but visitors can still photograph the temples from the outside.
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The vision behind the White Temple in Thailand, also known as Wat Rong Khun, is a fascinating blend of traditional and modern elements, much like the story of its creator. For readers interested in the unique artistic journey that breathes life into this magnificent structure, the narrative of the temple’s development provides profound insights that enhance our appreciation of its symbolism.
To delve deeper into how modern cultural influences intertwine with traditional Buddhist themes, explore the comprehensive journey of Wat Rong Khun’s creator, Chalermchai Kositpipat, as he transformed his passion into an awe-inspiring reality here.
What do you think ?
ColinLee 11 years ago
I think because it is white, most assume it pure & somehow related to Heaven ? Look at it once more & imagine it black & red ? It looks evil
CharlotteAuxFraises 11 years ago
Agree. Those hands reaching up from below, evil.
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NikiM. 11 years ago
Did anyone else notice the one single splotch of red, from that hand giving us the middle finger?
MaryAnderson 11 years ago
I did. Either a photoshop, or artist's prank, or a particularly mischievous monk? :)
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ColinLee 11 years ago
I think because it is white, most assume it pure & somehow related to Heaven ? Look at it once more & imagine it black & red ? It looks evil
CharlotteAuxFraises 11 years ago
Agree. Those hands reaching up from below, evil.
Load More Replies... NikiM. 11 years ago
Did anyone else notice the one single splotch of red, from that hand giving us the middle finger?
MaryAnderson 11 years ago
I did. Either a photoshop, or artist's prank, or a particularly mischievous monk? :)
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