Wat Mahathat Temple of the Great Relic
07/06/2018
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By Ms. Ladwan Piirainen - Chief Concierge
This stunning white temple a welcome contrast to the colourful splendour of the nearby Grand Palace. It is one of the few Old City temples where worshippers outnumber tourists, and is a great place for visitors to submerge themselves in Thai beliefs and spirituality. Wat Mahathat also serves as the headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism – serving as the living quarter for over 200 monks – and is home to a well-known centre of Buddhist meditation which offers daily classes.
This stunning white temple a welcome contrast to the colourful splendour of the nearby Grand Palace. It is one of the few Old City temples where worshippers outnumber tourists, and is a great place for visitors to submerge themselves in Thai beliefs and spirituality. Wat Mahathat also serves as the headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism – serving as the living quarter for over 200 monks – and is home to a well-known centre of Buddhist meditation which offers daily classes.