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Kohshi GokitaYuki Matsuda
IntroductionIntroductionWho-Kohshi, YukiWhere-Wat PhoWhen-Saturday
September 5, 2009 What-talked with guide at
Wat PhoHow-private carWhy-to learn ancient
history of Thailand
Background InformationBackground InformationOldest royal templeThree famous BuddhaOrigin of Thai massageDefinition of Wat Pho1.Wat: temple2.Pho: bodhi tree that Buddha first meditated
Reclining BuddhaReclining Buddha15-46 meter Largest in Bangkok and third in worldIt has biggest feet in Bangkok (3*5
meter)Back of the feet, there are total 108
pictures which symbolize luck
Sitting BuddhaSitting BuddhaIt is made 500 years agoIt contains Rama I’s ashesMonks pray everyday at the big hall
of sitting Buddha
Standing BuddhaStanding BuddhaIt was made
500 years agoIt is 10 meter
high It has no
influence of India
It is original Thai style
Western InfluenceWestern Influence
Marko Polo, an Italian merchant, he visited China
He taught Western culture to China and it gave influence to whole country.
Rama III really loved China and he bought the statues which are influenced by Western culture from China
Questions 1Questions 1
1.What does Pho mean?2.What are the three plants symbols of
Buddhism? 3.What is on the back of reclining
Buddha’s feet?4.What makes the sitting Buddha be
famous?
Questions 2Questions 2
1.When was the standing Buddha built?
2.Who was the one who influenced China and later Thailand?
3.Who made the Wat Pho as the first royal temple in Thailand?
4.Who reformed the Wat Pho after Rama I died?
Personal Response (Kohshi)Personal Response (Kohshi) I really had a good
experience this time. There were many things that surprised me, such as the three famous Buddha. I have never seen that kind of big Buddha in my life, so I was really exciting to see them. In addition, the design of the gate guard statues made me laugh because it was unfamiliar sight that Chinese style statue wears the Western hat. To conclude with, this cultural adventure, that was so exciting for me to learn Thai history.
Personal Response (Yuki)Personal Response (Yuki) It was the first time for me
to visit Wat Pho. I learned many things but especially I learned big three Buddha (Reclining, Sitting and Standing). All three are different style but they were made long ago. And also I experienced to interview people. It was unaccustomed for me to interview because I never experienced interview before so I had a good experience.
The EndThe End Thank you for
listening!
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“Sacred Destinations”. Wat Pho, Bangkok. 9 paragraphs. August 22, 2009. <http://www.sacred-destinations.com/thailand/bangkok-wat-pho>.
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