Wat Si Muang

Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wat Si Muang or Simuong (Lao: ວັດສີເມືອງ, pronounced [wāt sǐː mɯ́aŋ]) is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

AffiliationBuddhism
LocationVientiane
CountryLaos
Coordinates17.9579°N 102.6171°E / 17.9579; 102.6171
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Wat Si Muang
Lao: ວັດສີເມືອງ
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationVientiane
CountryLaos
Wat Si Muang is located in Laos
Wat Si Muang
Shown within Laos
Coordinates17.9579°N 102.6171°E / 17.9579; 102.6171
Architecture
Completed1563
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History

The temple was built in 1563, in the former Kingdom of Lan Xang.

A Buddha statue at the temple

A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang.

There is a legend that pregnant women at the time of construction were given to as sacrifice to God.[1]

Description

Inside, the temple is unusual in being divided into two rooms. The front room is quiet, with a monk usually on hand to give blessings. The rear room houses the large main altar, with statues and images of the Buddha.[2]

Gallery

  • Nirvana Buddha
    Nirvana Buddha
  • Golden Buddha
    Golden Buddha

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