The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya is an all-wood Buddhist building located on the seaside. It uses pure mahogany and teak as raw materials that are over a century old. I heard that it was also built using traditional methods such as wedges and bolts, without using nails. It was built in 1981 , the entire building is an all-wooden structure, using pure mahogany and teak as raw materials. The internal structure mainly uses wedges, bolts and other exquisite methods to gather the structure together. There are seven truth cards in
, which explore the ultimate philosophical questions such as "Who are we? Where do we come from? How to maintain life? How to continue life? What is the goal of life?" The reason why this place is called the Temple of Truth is to allow people to explore the answer through these exquisite wood carvings when visiting.
There are exquisite and complex wood carvings in all corners of the temple, which fully demonstrate Thailand's exquisite wood carving craftsmanship.
The founder of the Truth Temple is a descendant of Cantonese people in China - Mr. คุณเล็ก, so the Truth Temple is a private construction and is not built by the Thai national government. The founder has passed away. Now the person who continues to build the Truth Temple is the fifth of the founders. son. The founder, Mr. คุณเล็ก, has dedicated his life to the design and construction of three tourist attractions, namely Samut Prakan and Pattaya (Temple of Truth). The first two tourist attractions have been completed, and the systems and facilities are very good. of perfection. Since the Temple of Truth is entirely hand-carved from wood, progress is slow and it is currently only 80% complete.
The Temple of Truth is different from other magnificent temple attractions. It is not only a work of art, but also a combination of various religious cultures and philosophies. Its bottom is a cross, with a length of 100 meters and a height of 105 meters. It is The integration of religious cultures throughout Southeast Asia, the design styles are also from many countries, including India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, etc. The Sanctuary of Truth can be described as a unique artistic masterpiece in the world.
The Temple of Truth is like a precious work of art and a museum of history and culture, displaying Thailand's ancient architectural craftsmanship and profound Buddhist culture.
The huge Buddha head on the top of the building, with a kind face and exquisite carvings, is a very shocking part of the building. The interior of the building is 105 meters high and supported by 170 giant trees. No matter from any angle, you can see the gorgeous carvings with exquisite craftsmanship. Walking to the center of the hall, you will see exquisite shrines surrounded by layers, with relics enshrined on all sides, which is very solemn and sacred.
The first hall of the Temple of Truth symbolizes the universe and the earth. The earth planet is composed of four elements, earth, water, wind and fire. Hinduism believes Shiva , the god of earth and fire, Venu, the god of water, Brahma , Sky god or wind, universal.
A story about three creators, the sun causes day and night, the moon causes the tides, and the stars cause all circumstances. Human beings change the universe through knowledge.
Third, it is the pure love of parents. Human beings are a living creature in the world. They should live together and live according to the way of the entire family, society, country and the world. Starting from the family, the first devotees of human beings are father and mother, no matter Asking for something in return, they dedicate their pure love and life to future generations.
Love - Respect Sacrifice - Share, The main characteristics of Buddhism are love, compassion, selflessness, sacrifice, and the ability to serve others is unlimited. This is the authority for all religious beliefs.
Love - Sacrifice - Sharing, the amazing thing about the Temple of Truth is that except for the foundation, all the buildings and carvings, no matter the details, are all made of teak wood and purely hand-made. No nails are used, and there are no doors in the entire building. , completely integrated into nature. The Sanctuary of Truth is located on Pattaya Beach, facing the sea, listening to the music of the sea breeze and Sanskrit music. The Sanctuary of Truth has entertainment such as riding elephants and feeding animals. In addition to appreciating unique art in the world, tourists can also participate in various activities. A variety of leisure activities, such as elephant riding, horseback riding, carriage riding, wooden boat riding, yachting, Thai traditional dance and swordsmanship performances, etc.Does it have a lot in common with Chinese woodwork?
