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DB05_4254 Wat Pho

Wat Pho

File: DB05_4254

The Face of the reclining Buddha of Wat Pho or to the Thais known as Wat Phra Chetuphon. Rama III built the chapel which is not much larger than the reclining Buddha it was constructed for, This Buddha which is a 45 meter long plastered brick statue which is gilded The statue depicts Buddha entering Nirvana.

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