Wat Pa Daeng (Thai: วัดป่าแดงมหาวิหาร, literally "red forest temple") is a Buddhist temple located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wat Pa Daeng historically served as the center for the Araññavasi forest-dwelling monks, who established a new sect at this monastery.[1][2] The temple is near Wat Umong.
Wat Pa Daeng | |
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วัดป่าแดงมหาวิหาร | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Sect | Theravada Buddhism |
Province | Chiang Mai Province |
Location | |
Municipality | Chiang Mai |
Country | Thailand |
Geographic coordinates | 18°47′19″N 98°56′59″E / 18.788689°N 98.949735°E |
The temple's main chedi incorporates both Mon Haripunjaya and Sinhalese styles.[1] The ubosot was built by King Tilokaraj in 1452, and the temple's foundation was laid by his mother in 1447.[1] Tilokaraj's parents were cremated at this temple.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Freeman, Michael (2001). Lanna: Thailand's Northern Kingdom. Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500976029.
- ^ "Thai Buddhism". Thai Digital Monastery. Regents of the University of California. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
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