Thai Buddha Images : Gestures and Postures of the Buddha. Buddha images of different historic periods in Thailand.

 

Characteristics and Postures of the Buddha
Sitting Buddhas
Reclining Buddhas
Seven Days of the Buddha


Hand Gestures :

The Six Main Mudras
Dhyana Mudra
Bhumisparsha Mudra
Abhaya Mudra
Vitarka Mudra
Varada Mudra


Historical Periods :

Dvaravati
Khmer-Lopburi
Chiang Saen - Lanna
Sukhothai
U Thong
Ayutthaya


Historical Notes :

Dvaravati
Sukhothai
Ayutthaya

Resources

Temples in Thailand :

Overview
Wat Pho
Wat Benchamabophit  


Buddha Images at :

Buddha Images at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi

Introduction to Buddhism in Thailand

The 10 Jatakas (lives of the Buddha) as depicted in Thai mural Temple paintings

 

Links : Buddhism in Thailand, Thai Temples, Buddha Amulets

 

 

Temples of Thailand - www.chimburi.com
This amazing website offers images of hundred of temples around Thailand. By Udo Radlhammer. Besides the pictures, there are also valuable commentaries about the different wats.(ed.)
http://www.chimburi.com/

Access to Insight. Readings in Theravada Buddhism
Information on Theravada Buddhism in Thailand.
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/index.html

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara is a Royal Buddhist monastery of the Dhammayut tradition, located on the northeast side of Bangkok's Rattanakosin island.
http://www.watbowon.org/

WatPho.com
Wat Pho, one of the absolute marvels of Bangkok.
http://www.watpho.com/index_e.html

 

 

 

 

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