Golden Buddha Head and Shoulders Print
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Framed Print of The Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Thong
The Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Thong, the Temple of the Golden Buddha can be found in the Thalang District of Phuket Island. This unusual temple is named for the golden (or gilded) Buddha image that is buried within the temple precincts so that only the head and shoulders are visible above ground.
According to legend, a local buffalo boy attempted to tether one of his charges to an outcrop he thought was a tree stump, but which proved to be the ushnisha or top-knot of a buried Buddha image. For this - albeit unintentional - heresy, both the boy and the buffalo died. It was later revealed to the boy's father in a dream that his son had in fact been transported to nirvana rather than being punished, and when the local lord heard this story he ordered the image dug up and suitably installed in a temple.
However, despite the Thalang villagers best efforts, the image could not be fully excavated, and remained buried from the shoulders down. Consequently a roof was erected to shelter the exposed head and shoulders, making the image and surrounding temple a place of great veneration for both local Thais and Chinese migrants.
Today the temple is among the most venerated of Buddhist sites not just in Phuket, but in all southern Thailand
The Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Thong, the Temple of the Golden Buddha can be found in the Thalang District of Phuket Island. This unusual temple is named for the golden (or gilded) Buddha image that is buried within the temple precincts so that only the. Explore the World Through imageBROKER Prints. © imageBROKER/David Henley
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Buddhist Temple , Golden Buddha Image , Phuket Island , Southeast Asia Travel , Buddhist Statue In Thailand
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a touch of serenity from the Media Storehouse range. This framed print, 'The Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Thong' by David Henley, captures the tranquil essence of Thailand's iconic Temple of the Golden Buddha in Phuket Island. Bring a sense of calm and wonder into your home or office with this piece, perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty and spirituality of Buddhism.
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16cm x 24.4cm (6.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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