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RECLINING BUDDHA

The Chapel and the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas, Thai: ) were built by Rama III in 1832. [45]
The image of the reclining Buddha symbolizes the Buddha's entry into Nirvana and the end of all
reincarnation. [2] The image postures are referred to as sihasaiyas, the sleeping or reclining postures
of a lion.

This statue is 15 m high and 46 m long, and is one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. [1]

The figure has a brick core, which was modeled and molded with plaster, then gilded. [46] The
Buddha's right arm supports his head in tight curls, which rests on two square pillows inlaid with glass
mosaics. [10] The feet of the Buddha are 3 m high and 4.5 m long, and are inlaid with pearls.

They are each divided into 108 arranged panels, featuring auspicious symbols by which Buddha can be
identified, such as flowers, dancers, white elephants, tigers and altar accessories. [10] In the center of
each leg is a circle representing the chakra or 'energy point'. There are 108 bronze bowls in the
corridor representing the 108 lucky Buddha characters. Visitors can drop coins in this bowl as it is
believed to bring good luck, and it also helps the monks to guard the wat. [8]

Although the reclining Buddha is not a pilgrimage destination, it remains an object of popular piety.
[20] The annual celebration of the Reclining Buddha is held around the time of the Siamese Songkran
or New Year's Day in April, which also helps raise funds for the maintenance of Wat Pho. [47]

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The Chapel and the Reclining
Buddha ( Phra Buddha Says ,
Thai : ) built by Rama III in 1832
This statue is 15 m high and 46
m long, and is one of the largest
Buddha statues in Thailand.
The figure has a brick core,
which was modeled and molded
with plaster, then gilded. [46]
The Buddha's right arm
supports his head in tight curls,
which rests on two square
pillows inlaid with glass
mosaics. [10] The feet of the
Buddha are 3 m high and 4.5 m
long, and are inlaid with pearls.
They are each divided into 108
arranged panels, featuring
auspicious symbols by which
Buddha can be identified, such
as flowers, dancers, white
elephants, tigers and altar
accessories.
Although the reclining Buddha is
not a pilgrimage destination, it
remains an object of popular
piety.