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Liggende Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram

Name: Liggende Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
Address: 17 Lorong Burma, George Town, Pulau Pinang, MY

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Brad Tan

August 14, 2017

Wat Chaiyamangkalaram was built in 1845 on a piece of land granted to the Siamese community in George Town by Queen Victoria. The land, a diplomatic gesture to promote trading ties between the British Empire and the Siamese Rattanakosin Kingdom, was presented by the then Governor of the Straits Settlements, William John Butterworth, to four female Siamese trustees. A reclining Buddha statue is a must see here. 10mins walk away.

Qhairul

August 6, 2017

A Thai temple built in 1845, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram houses the giant Reclining Buddha statue. Measuring 33 metres long, it is said to be the third largest of its kind in the world and signifies Buddha’s total detachment from worldly matters during the last days of his life. Famous as Buddha’s final resting pose before his death, besides the lounging Buddha statue you can also find smaller Buddha sculptures in various guises and positions around the temple, as well as those of Thai deities. Furthermore, the temple is also home to colourful murals depicting Buddha’s life story.

Lai Kiat

January 15, 2018

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple is the largest Thai temple in Penang. Built in 1845, it is home to a reclining Buddha image, said to be the third largest in the world.