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Wat Yansangwararam

Coordinates: 12°47′20″N 100°57′29″E / 12.78889°N 100.95806°E / 12.78889; 100.95806
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Wat Yansangwararam Temple was built in 1976 in honor of Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Yanasangworn.

Wat Yansangwararam Woramahawihan or Wat Yan (Thai: วัดญาณสังวรารามวรมหาวิหาร, RTGSWat Yannasangwararam, pronounced [wát jāːn.nā.sǎŋ.wá(ʔ).rāː.rāːm] ) is located in Huai Yai in the Chonburi province of Thailand. It is a large Buddhist temple complex with gardens and lakes and has been under the patronage of Bhumibol Adulyadej.[1] Most of the buildings at Wat Yansangwararam were erected in honor of the Thai Royal Family.[2] The temple is a replica of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

International pavilions with ornaments around the adjacent lake and statues of revered monks, also of Bhumibol Adulyadej and his mother Srinagarindra, the Royal Grandmother, in the middle of parks offer the opportunity to walk for hours and study.[3]

History

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The monastery Wat Yansangwararam, which only was built in 1976 by Vajirañāṇasaṃvara or Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the 19th Supreme Patriarch of the Thai Sangha for Dharma practice, especially for Samatha and Vipassana, is an important center of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya in Thailand. The project started up on initial 16.01 hectares (39.6 acres) donated by Dr. Kajorn and Khun Ying Nithiwadee Ontrakarn. Additional land in the area has been purchased by members of the building committee and devout supporters of Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara. The complex is divided into four zones: 1) - Buddhavas, the heart of the monastery. 2) Sanghavas, the living quarters for monks. 3) Karavas, the living quarters for Laity who come to practice Vipassanā and to observe Buddhist prescriptions. 4) Agricultural Education, Career Development Center, and Wildlife Care and Breeding Center.[4]

Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; RTGSPhumiphon Adunyadet), also Rama IX in 2010, Patron of Wat Yansangwararam Woramahawihan

Wat Yansangwararam honors the memory Naresuan and Taksin but also Sirikit, Srinagarindra, Bhumibol Adulyadej, Mahidol Adulyadej, Sirindhorn and holy Buddhist monks.

Buildings and monuments within the monastery

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On the banks of the Klong Ban Amphoe water reservoir to the entrance of Wat Yansangwararam in 2021, there are eight pavilions that were built in honor of Bhumibol Adulyadej on the auspicious occasion of his 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary,[21] 'Lan Na', Pavilion Thailand, 'Isan', Pavilion Thailand, 'Jeen Nok' and 'Jeen Nai', Pavilion(s) Singapore, 'Japanese' Pavilion Japan, 'India' Pavilion India; and the 'Western', Pavilion French Switzerland.

Physical geography

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Wat Yansangwararam was built on 58.64 hectares (144.9 acres) in the southern region of Huai Yai, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Pattaya City.[22]

Nearby places

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wat Yanasangwararam Woramahawihan Temple in Chonburi, Thailand". Stationremodel. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Wat Yan & Chinese museum Viharn Sien, Pattaya". Thailand.FalkTime. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Heaven on Earth: Buddha Mountain and Wat Yan". Things.Asian. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  4. ^ "History of Wat Yanasangvararam". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Ariyakarn". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Phra Boromthat Chedi Maha Chakripipat". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Tipitika Scripture Hall". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Uposatha Hall". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  9. ^ "The Replica Buddhagaya Chedi". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Phra Maha Mondop Phuttabat PhorPorRor. SorKor". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Lord Virulhaka Maharaja Buddha Pandit Shrine". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Chiwaka Komaraphat Hermitage". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Bell Tower". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Phra Pokklao Ariyakhet". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  15. ^ "MorWorKor. SorThor. Pavilion". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  16. ^ "SorWor. KorWor. Pavilion Pavilion". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  17. ^ "Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Boromrajajonani Pavilion". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  18. ^ "Phra Sri Ariya Metteyya Vihara". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  19. ^ "The Prince Father and Princess Mother Memorial Garden". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  20. ^ "Drum Tower". Wat Yannasangwararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  21. ^ "The Nak Lennam Nanachat (International Naga) Pavilions". Bangkok Post. Wat Yanasangvararam. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  22. ^ "HUAI YAI CLIMATE". CLIMATE-DATA.ORG. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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12°47′20″N 100°57′29″E / 12.78889°N 100.95806°E / 12.78889; 100.95806