Structures and symbolism [Edit]
When completed the white, temple compound will have nine buildings including the, existing. Ubosot a hall, of relics a hall, meditation, art, an gallery and living quarters for monks. [2]
The bridge of the cycle. " Of rebirth ": the main building at the temple white, ubosot the, reached is by crossing a bridge over a small lake.In front of the bridge are hundreds of outreaching hands that symbolize unrestrained desire. The bridge proclaims that. The way to happiness is by, foregoing temptation greed and desire. Next, to the lake stand two very elegant Kinnaree half-human,,, Half-bird creatures from Buddhist mythology. [2]
Gate of Heaven: After crossing the bridge the visitor, arrives at the gate. " Of, heaven. "Guarded by two creatures representing Death, and Rahu who decides the fate of the dead. In front of the ubosot are several. Meditative Buddha images. [2]
Ubosot: The principal building the ubosot, is an all - white building with fragments of mirrored. Glass embedded in the building 's exterior.The ubosot embodies design elements from classic Thai architecture such as the three-tiered roof and abundant use of Naga. Serpents. [2]. "Inside, the temple the decor swiftly moves from pristine white to fiery and bewildering. Murals depict swirling. Orange flames and demon faces interspersed with, Western idols such as Michael Jackson Neo from, The Matrix Freddy Kruger,,And a T-800 series Terminator. Images of nuclear, attacks warfare terrorist, oil and pumps hammer home the destructive. Impact that humans have had on earth. The presence of, Harry Potter Superman and Hello, Kitty confuses the, message somewhat. But the overall moral is clear: people are wicked. "[5]
The golden building:" A structure that stands out because of its. Color is the rest rooms building.Another very ornately decorated structure this golden, building represents the body whereas the, white ubosot represents. The mind. The gold symbolizes how people focus on worldly desires and money. The golden building represents the idea to. Make merit and to focus on, the mind instead of material things and possession 2. "[].
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