The ordination hall
The ordination hall faces south and measures approximately 50 m by 16 m. The ubosot
has front and back porches with elevated balconies of 4m length in the center that are
used to house a standing Buddha image. Kasetsiri and Wright point out this was a door
before probably for the exclusive use by royalty. [1]
The ubosot’s gable is carved wood primed with black lacquer and covered with gold
leaf featuring Vishnu (in Thailand called Phra Narai or Narayan) mounted on Garuda, on
top of the demon head Rahu (2) placed between two Nagas and flanked by 26 celestial
beings (deva – thewada). Each of Vishnu’s four hands is holding his classic items being a
trident, a discus, a conch and a baton. On top of Vishnu stands a royal tiered-umbrella
and behind his head an arch-framed halo. The gable of Wat Na Phra Men is considered
one of the most beautiful pieces of artistic work from Ayutthaya.
At the southern front entrance there were before three doors. The large middle door was
later blocked, leaving only a high window. At the northern side there are two small
doors. The doors are made of teak wood (Mai Sak) and decorated with lacquered
motifs. Over the doors there are marble slabs with ancient Khmer characters and Thai
numbers. Inside the ubosot, there are two rows of eight huge octagonal pillars with lotus-
bud capital supporting the wooden roof structure. The wooden beams are beautifully
carved and the ceiling is adorned with wood carving showing stars and the moon.
The interior walls of the ordination hall were covered with a painting of 80 Buddhist
monks with Bhikku (nuns) behind them. The painting was white-washed when the
ubosot was restored. The walls of the hall are windowless but have an opening consisting
of a vertical slit to allow some light to enter and to ventilate, called false windows; a
decorative style showing a window-like pattern. The incoming sunlight reflecting on the
golden Buddha image gives a stunning effect. [5] The use of false windows in Siam
existed already in the Middle Ayutthaya period, but has its roots much earlier, as we can
see its use already at Angkor.
The crowned Buddha
The most important Buddha image in the ordination hall was named Phra Buddha
Nimitr Vichit Maramoli Sisanpeth Boromtrailokanat. The crowned image sits in the
Subduing Mara posture and measures 6 m high and 4.50 m in width across the lap. [5]
The image was cast of metal and covered with gold leaf. The peculiars of Phra Buddha
Nimitr Vichit Maramoli are that the image is attired in royal dress complete with crown,
earrings, necklace, chest and arm ornament. It presumably dates to the reign of King
Prasat Thong, when such Buddha images became popular in the Late Ayutthaya period.
[7]
Kasetsiri and Wright state that the Buddha image could refer to Maitreya (3), the
Buddha of the future. Another explanation is given referring to the legend when Lord
Buddha dealt with Jambupati. The legend of Jambupati was very popular before in
Burma. The records recall the humbling of a boastful king, Jambupati, by the Buddha.
The story tells how the Buddha has Jambupati brought before him having first
transformed himself into a mighty king, set in an incomparable palace. Witnessing the
Buddha in all his majesty, Jambupati accept the dharma and becomes a monk. [7]
The statue is the most beautiful and largest crowned Buddha image that was left
following the war with Burma in 1767.
The ordination hallThe ordination hall faces south and measures approximately 50 m by 16 m. The ubosot has front and back porches with elevated balconies of 4m length in the center that are used to house a standing Buddha image. Kasetsiri and Wright point out this was a door before probably for the exclusive use by royalty. [1]The ubosot’s gable is carved wood primed with black lacquer and covered with gold leaf featuring Vishnu (in Thailand called Phra Narai or Narayan) mounted on Garuda, on top of the demon head Rahu (2) placed between two Nagas and flanked by 26 celestial beings (deva – thewada). Each of Vishnu’s four hands is holding his classic items being a trident, a discus, a conch and a baton. On top of Vishnu stands a royal tiered-umbrella and behind his head an arch-framed halo. The gable of Wat Na Phra Men is considered one of the most beautiful pieces of artistic work from Ayutthaya.At the southern front entrance there were before three doors. The large middle door was later blocked, leaving only a high window. At the northern side there are two small doors. The doors are made of teak wood (Mai Sak) and decorated with lacquered motifs. Over the doors there are marble slabs with ancient Khmer characters and Thai numbers. Inside the ubosot, there are two rows of eight huge octagonal pillars with lotus-bud capital supporting the wooden roof structure. The wooden beams are beautifully carved and the ceiling is adorned with wood carving showing stars and the moon.The interior walls of the ordination hall were covered with a painting of 80 Buddhist monks with Bhikku (nuns) behind them. The painting was white-washed when the ubosot was restored. The walls of the hall are windowless but have an opening consisting of a vertical slit to allow some light to enter and to ventilate, called false windows; a decorative style showing a window-like pattern. The incoming sunlight reflecting on the golden Buddha image gives a stunning effect. [5] The use of false windows in Siamexisted already in the Middle Ayutthaya period, but has its roots much earlier, as we can see its use already at Angkor.The crowned BuddhaThe most important Buddha image in the ordination hall was named Phra Buddha Nimitr Vichit Maramoli Sisanpeth Boromtrailokanat. The crowned image sits in the Subduing Mara posture and measures 6 m high and 4.50 m in width across the lap. [5] The image was cast of metal and covered with gold leaf. The peculiars of Phra Buddha Nimitr Vichit Maramoli are that the image is attired in royal dress complete with crown, earrings, necklace, chest and arm ornament. It presumably dates to the reign of King Prasat Thong, when such Buddha images became popular in the Late Ayutthaya period. [7]Kasetsiri and Wright state that the Buddha image could refer to Maitreya (3), the Buddha of the future. Another explanation is given referring to the legend when Lord Buddha dealt with Jambupati. The legend of Jambupati was very popular before in
Burma. The records recall the humbling of a boastful king, Jambupati, by the Buddha.
The story tells how the Buddha has Jambupati brought before him having first
transformed himself into a mighty king, set in an incomparable palace. Witnessing the
Buddha in all his majesty, Jambupati accept the dharma and becomes a monk. [7]
The statue is the most beautiful and largest crowned Buddha image that was left
following the war with Burma in 1767.
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