I have never been to one of the seven wonders of the world, despite the burning desire that I have to go to one, literally just one, thats all I need. With that said, on my last day in Thailand, I visited one of the most amazing structures I have ever seen, and in my opinion it should be an amendment to the list of wonders. Sitting on the crystal blue waters of Pattaya Thailand sat a meticulously and ornately carved teak wood temple. The structure is known as the Sanctuary of Truth.
There was something awe inspiring about its size, its setting, and just the beauty of the structure itself in regards to the craftsmanship. According to the official website and the plaques that surrounded the grounds, the purpose of the temple was to use art and culture as "a reflection of the Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, Easter Philosophy. Within the complex, visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic Thought, Cycle of Living, Life Relations with Universe and Common Goal of Life towards Utopia". These ideas are beautifully displayed in the numerous carvings that make up depictions of the figures from Buddhist and Hindu religions and mythologies.
Not one thing made it beautiful, it was the combination that made your heart skip a beat, or words dissipate from your brain. The message, the scenery, the people, the sheer size. Its just amazing, I would make that 20 hour flight just to go back. If you have the chance to ever visit, do not think twice!
Below are picture that I took during our visit!
The descriptiveness of this post was wonderful! I could picture the Sanctuary of Truth and it sounds like a truly breathtaking sight. Good work!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it was a really cool experience! I thought your descriptions were really nice and I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Looks like a really nice place.
ReplyDeleteGreat Post. I like your description of the temple and the combination of factors that makes it do beautiful and worth going back. It looks like an amazing place in the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the note at the top -- I didn't even realize, but I guess it's a nice break to see something truly awe inspiring to you rather than a hassle or strange part of your trip. The Sanctuary of Truth looks breathtaking, and your description, like other people mentioned above, really aids in the understanding, as well as, I think, setting this post apart from the rest of your blog. Really, really nice!
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