Zhongdian Songzanlin Monastery
Stupa at the Namtso Lake Tibet
Dusit Maha Prasat Palace in the Grand Palace, Bang…
Prasat Phra Wihan Nāga stairways
Stupa of Phra Maha That, Chaiya, Surat Thani
Stupa of Phra Maha That, Nakhon Si Thammarat พระบ…
Phra Kaew Pavilion หอพระแก้ว
Chedi of Cham Thewi, Lamphun in Mueang Boran
Dvaravati Wihan วิหารทวารวดี
Prasat Phra Wihan ปราสาทพระวิหาร Gopura of the fir…
Pavilion of the Enlightened ศาลาพระอรหันต์
The Floating Market ตลาดน้ำ in Mueang Boran
The Floating Market ตลาดน้ำ in Mueang Boran
The Floating Market ตลาดน้ำ in Mueang Boran
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple
Pura Tanah Lot
Buddhist stupa at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Nāga steps to Phra That Satcha in Tha Li
Wat Sri Chan in Baan Na Oo
Wat Tham Pha Pu or Tham Phiang Din
Compound of monks accommodations
Remains of a horrific history
Stupa of Phra Maha That, Ratchaburi พระปรางค์วัดพ…
Bell tower หอระฆัง
Spirit house in the old market town ศาลพระภูมิ
Prang Sam Yod, Lop Buri พระปรางค์สามยอด ลพบุรี
Prasat Phra Wihan (Preah Vihear) near Si Sa Ket ป…
Thai monks visiting the remains of killing machine…
Gopura of the third level
Collapsed prang and lentil at the fourth level
Very well preserved lintel
Walking on the edge of Khao Phra Vihaan
Way back to the first level
Beautiful carved lintel being in good condition
Debris of the Central Sanctuary
Entrance to the Phra Vihaan hill
Get to the Gopura of the second level
At the edge of the Pay Ta De
Beside the historical path of Phra Vihaan
Warning signs beside the walk
Beside the historical path of Phra Vihaan
Third level of the Prasat Khao Phra Vihaan
Prasat Khao Phra Vihaan, Cambodia
The "Nāga" gate into the Gopura on the third level
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Sumeru Mountain เขาพระสุเมรุ
According to Thai cosmology, Sumeru Mountain is considered the pillar of the world as well as the center of the universe. The mountain, sup port ed by Anondha fish, stays above the surface of the water. It is the residence of spirits ranging from deities in heaven to devils in hell. The beings living by the mountainside also include humans, nagas, garudas, ogres, ogresses and yogis. Each of them is distinguished by wisdom and morality.
On the top of the lofty mountain is the heaven called Tavatimsa where Trai Trueng City is located. The city is believed to be the kingdom of gods where Sakka or Indra is the king. Indras most important responsibility is to protect the serenity of the world community. His divine kingship is a result of the merit he had made during his past lives.
Sakka lives in a castle called Phaichayon Maha Prasat (Phaichayon great grand palace). In the center of the castle stands the heavenly throne, namely Bandu Kamphon, which will turn stiff when the world falls into disastrous catastrophe. Learning the situation, Indra will come down from heaven to help save his people on earth.
Sumeru Mountain is surrounded by an ocean, called Nathi Si Thandorn, while the Himavant Forest and Anodata Pond are at the foot of the mountain. Four springs, which are illustrated by the faces of 4 different animals including the lion, elephant, horse and ox, are located at the 4 cardinal points of the pond. Through the ox spring only, the water flows from the pond into the ocean.
On the top of the lofty mountain is the heaven called Tavatimsa where Trai Trueng City is located. The city is believed to be the kingdom of gods where Sakka or Indra is the king. Indras most important responsibility is to protect the serenity of the world community. His divine kingship is a result of the merit he had made during his past lives.
Sakka lives in a castle called Phaichayon Maha Prasat (Phaichayon great grand palace). In the center of the castle stands the heavenly throne, namely Bandu Kamphon, which will turn stiff when the world falls into disastrous catastrophe. Learning the situation, Indra will come down from heaven to help save his people on earth.
Sumeru Mountain is surrounded by an ocean, called Nathi Si Thandorn, while the Himavant Forest and Anodata Pond are at the foot of the mountain. Four springs, which are illustrated by the faces of 4 different animals including the lion, elephant, horse and ox, are located at the 4 cardinal points of the pond. Through the ox spring only, the water flows from the pond into the ocean.
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