Bangkok #3

On the next morning, I decide for some mandatory sightseeing. While most of the crew are relaxing in beauty salons, I’m heading to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha called Wat Pho. It is one of the oldest and most extensive temple complex in Bangkok with the largest collection of Buddha portraits. The temple once served as a center of public education, and it is still delivering to public secrets of Thai medicine. Just between these decorated walls, a traditional Thai massage was born. Monks still teach their techniques here. The complex is really huge and I really enjoy hanging around. I look through the slit of the open door and quietly listen to the class. Or, I observe monks in intimate prayer. In another corner, a group of young girls rehearsal traditional oriental dances. Then I take of my shoes and with a group of other tourists I enter the main hall, where is resting 46 meters long Buddha. And why is he resting? The statue of the lying Buddha represents its entrance into the state of Nirvana. Later I find myself laughing that the Buddha had flat legs. Forgive me, I know, we should not be making fun of the saints… There are exactly 108 bronze jugs on the side, in which the believers throw coins. If you throw a coin into each one, you will have a good luck. In addition, you will contribute to the maintenance of the temple. Unfortunately I do not have 108 coins, so my luck has to wait… Is it because I said you have flat legs, Buddha? 🙂