Temples (Wats)

During my time here so far, I have managed to visit a number of temples in Bangkok. They are incredibly peaceful places to be. Either alone with your thoughts, a pad and a pen or sharing the beauty of the temple with others. The Buddhist culture is quite beautiful in many ways and temples are their place of worship.

The Reclining Buddha: 42 metres long and 10.5 metres high. Carved out of brickwork and painted with real gold. It shows Buddha in a state of relaxation before entering Nirvana (formlessness).  

The Emerald Buddha: This was the most incredible place to be, even just for a short time. Just to sit (always with feet facing backwards) and wonder at this incredible piece of work gets you thinking. Then suddenly you feel relaxed with your thoughts. No shoes, hat or photos allowed inside but I was allowed this one from outside. The bowl in the foreground is full of holy water and you dab a lotus flower in it and onto your head for good luck.