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The Beauty of Wat Chalong Temple

Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is also sometimes referred to as the Land of Buddhism. Almost 95 per cent of the population follow the Theravada school of Buddhism. Thai men become monks at some point in their lives. People from all over the world travel to Thailand and even learn Thai just so that they can study Buddhism.

In Phuket itself, there are 29 temples, of which Wat Chalong is the largest and most revered. The temple complex is located about eight kilometres from Phuket town, and is a worthwhile visit just to observe and understand how Buddhism permeates everyday Thai culture and thought.Wat Chalong, or Chalong Temple, built at the beginning on 19th century, Its real name is Wat Chaiyathararam.

Wat Chalong is the largest of Phuket's temples, and the most visited. The first two levels house statues of the Buddha in various postures, representing different activities and phases of the Buddha’s life. On the walls, intricately painted murals depict the life and teachings of the Buddha. On the third and highest level of the stupa, a glass chamber contains the sacred bone relic of the Buddha. There, devotees pray and contemplate Buddhist precepts and teachings.

The rest of the temple complex, which architectural style comes from influences from southern, central, and northeastern Thailand.