From the guidebook: Wat Pho, the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok, was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then almost completely rebuilt in 1785 by King Rama I. It features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and was the earliest centre for public education.
The feet of the Buddha are inlaid with mother of pearl. Its an awesome sight. I also overheard a guide telling his clients that the building that houses the Buddha is too small for the building. It was a mistake when it was built and accordingly the top of the Buddha's head has to stick out the top of the building.
Looking down the length of Buddha.
The feet of the Buddha are inlaid with mother of pearl. Its an awesome sight. I also overheard a guide telling his clients that the building that houses the Buddha is too small for the building. It was a mistake when it was built and accordingly the top of the Buddha's head has to stick out the top of the building.
Looking down the length of Buddha.
The bottoms of his feet!
A close up of the Buddhas on his feet.
Pictures of Jason and I so you can understand just how large this Buddha really is.
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