Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
วัดใหญ่ชัยมงคล
วัดใหญ่ชัยมงคล
วัดใหญ่ชัยมงคล
Founder
Ramathibodi I
Founded
1357
Name translation
Name translation
Name translation
Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory
Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory
Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory
Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory
Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory
Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or simply known as Wat Yai, was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, and is still active today with monks living on the grounds.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or simply known as Wat Yai, was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, and is still active today with monks living on the grounds.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or simply known as Wat Yai, was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, and is still active today with monks living on the grounds.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or simply known as Wat Yai, was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, and is still active today with monks living on the grounds.
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Main chedi
เจดีย์
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Mondop
มณฑป
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Gallery
สัญลักษณ์
Features
คุณสมบัติ
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
The distinctive characteristics of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Reclining Buddha
พระนอน
In the northeast corner of the temple lies a reclining Buddha which depicts the Buddha during his last days, about to enter the state of nirvana after death.
In the northeast corner of the temple lies a reclining Buddha which depicts the Buddha during his last days, about to enter the state of nirvana after death.
Folktale
นิทาน
There seems to have been a folktale surrounding the temple, as relayed in a historical account by a Dutch merchant. According to residents at the time, the temple held priceless offerings protected by gruesome spirits. The supposed way that these guards were created was rather horrible.
There seems to have been a folktale surrounding the temple, as relayed in a historical account by a Dutch merchant. According to residents at the time, the temple held priceless offerings protected by gruesome spirits. The supposed way that these guards were created was rather horrible.
The tale goes that a master would pick a slave and then treat them favourably. They would then ask the slave to guard the offerings, to which they accept, having been graced by their master. The slave is then sliced in two, and the offering placed atop their body in a pit. Their spirit then goes to possess a terrible and powerful monster.
The tale goes that a master would pick a slave and then treat them favourably. They would then ask the slave to guard the offerings, to which they accept, having been graced by their master. The slave is then sliced in two, and the offering placed atop their body in a pit. Their spirit then goes to possess a terrible and powerful monster.
In the pointed tower there is a costly ruby, the value of which can hardly be estimated; and in order that nobody may take the buried riches from the gods, there are many dead guards placed there.
In the pointed tower there is a costly ruby, the value of which can hardly be estimated; and in order that nobody may take the buried riches from the gods, there are many dead guards placed there.
In the pointed tower there is a costly ruby, the value of which can hardly be estimated; and in order that nobody may take the buried riches from the gods, there are many dead guards placed there.
In the pointed tower there is a costly ruby, the value of which can hardly be estimated; and in order that nobody may take the buried riches from the gods, there are many dead guards placed there.
In the pointed tower there is a costly ruby, the value of which can hardly be estimated; and in order that nobody may take the buried riches from the gods, there are many dead guards placed there.
Jeremias Van Vliet, 1640
Jeremias Van Vliet, 1640
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
History
ประวัติศาสตร์
The temple was founded by the first king of Ayutthaya, U-thong (Ramathibodhi I). The temple was established to host monks who had trained and been ordained at a specialised meditation temple in Sri Lanka. Initially the temple consisted of a chedi and hall, and was named Wat Pa Kaeo (Monastery of the Crystal Forest).
In 1548, conspirators schemed to overthrow the throne usurper, Worawongsathirat. The conspirators gathered in the temple’s preaching hall to consult an oracle on whether or not they should go ahead with a coup. Ultimately, they were successful, leading to the restoration of a royal blooded monarch.
Battle of Nong Sarai
สงครามยุทธหัตถี
In 1592 the battle of Nong Sarai took place, one of the various battles between Ayutthaya and Burma. During the battle, King Naresuan engaged in one-on-one combat with the Burmese crown prince atop war elephants. Naresuan claimed victory after killing the prince with his glaive. After returning from battle, he ordered the construction of the main chedi to commemorate the victory. The chedi was called ‘Chai Mongkon’ which the temple is now named after.
In 1592 the battle of Nong Sarai took place, one of the various battles between Ayutthaya and Burma. During the battle, King Naresuan engaged in one-on-one combat with the Burmese crown prince atop war elephants. Naresuan claimed victory after killing the prince with his glaive. After returning from battle, he ordered the construction of the main chedi to commemorate the victory. The chedi was called ‘Chai Mongkon’ which the temple is now named after.
