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Watphrasing
The temple houses an important Buddha statue: the Phra Buddha Sihing which gives the temple its name. The origins of this statue are unknown but, according to legend, it was based on the lion of Shakya, a statue since lost which used to be housed in the Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya (India). The Phra Buddha Sihing statue is supposed to have been brought, via Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka), to Ligor (present day Nakhon Si Thammarat and from there, via Ayutthaya, to Chiang Mai. There are two more Buddha statues in Thailand which are claimed to be the Phra Buddha Sihing: one is housed in Wat Phra Mahathat in the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat and another in the Bangkok National Museum
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This print captures the serene beauty of Watphrasing, a temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. The focal point of this sacred place is the Phra Buddha Sihing statue, which holds great significance and gives the temple its name. The origins of this remarkable statue remain shrouded in mystery, but according to legend, it was inspired by the lost lion statue from Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India. Believed to have been brought through Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) to Ligor (now Nakhon Si Thammarat), and then Ayutthaya before reaching Chiang Mai, the journey of Phra Buddha Sihing adds an air of mystique to its presence within Watphrasing. Interestingly enough, two other Buddha statues in Thailand claim to be replicas of this revered artifact: one resides at Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakhon Si Thammarat city while another finds its home at Bangkok National Museum. The tranquil ambiance surrounding Watphrasing is enhanced by the picturesque surroundings depicted in this photograph. With a stunning temple building reflected upon calm waters and framed against a clear blue sky, it's no wonder that this famous location has become a favorite subject for photographers like Nutexzles. This print serves as a testament to both the cultural richness and natural splendor that can be found within Thailand's temples. It invites viewers into a world where legends intertwine with spirituality and encourages them to
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