Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit (Thai: วัดมหาธาตุยุวราชรังสฤษฎิ์) is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] It is one of the ten royal temples of the highest class (Thai: พระอารามหลวง ชั้นเอก ชนิดราชวรมหาวิหาร) in Bangkok.[2]
| Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit | |
|---|---|
วัดมหาธาตุยุวราชรังสฤษฎิ์ | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravāda |
| Leadership | Phra Phromwachirathibodi (abbot) |
| Location | |
  Location within Bangkok | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°45′18″N 100°29′27″E |
History
Built during the Ayutthaya period (1351–1767), the temple was then known as Wat Salak. Soon after Bangkok was established as the capital of Siam,[3] the temple became strategically situated between the newly built Grand Palace and Front Palace (residence of the vice-king). As a result, the temple was used for royal ceremonies and funerals.
Throughout the past two centuries, the temple has been renovated and elevated in status by many Thai kings and royalties. It became the Wat Mahathat of Bangkok in 1803 and was given its current name in 1996. The temple is also home to Vipassana Meditation centre.[4]
University
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand's oldest higher education institute for Buddhist monks, is on the temple grounds.[1] This is one of the most important universities in Thailand, split into faculty of human sciences, social sciences, an international programme, and a graduate college.[1] The first class was admitted in 1889 and by 1997, both universities became public universities.[1]
Media
Phra ubosot
Interior of the Phra ubosot
Phra vihara
Phra mondop
Buddha idols along a walkway
Wat Mahathat temple building
Pagoda
Mahachulalongkornrajavi-dyalaya University
Temple roof
Thai PM at the time, Phibul (centre), joining the graduation ceremony of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya's first class.
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