Reclining Buddha Statue, Wat Pho

statue in Bangkok

#5 in Bangkok / #26 in Thailand

by Michael Gunther

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

The Reclining Buddha Statue at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the largest and most impressive Buddha statues in the world. Measuring 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height, the statue is covered in gold leaf and depicts the Buddha in a serene reclining position, representing his entry into Nirvana and the end of all reincarnations. The soles of the Buddha's feet are intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl, featuring 108 auspicious symbols.

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