Kohshi GokitaYuki Matsuda

IntroductionIntroductionWho-Kohshi, YukiWhere-Wat PhoWhen-Saturday

September 5, 2009 What-talked with guide at

Wat PhoHow-private carWhy-to learn ancient

history of Thailand

Background InformationBackground InformationOldest royal templeThree famous BuddhaOrigin of Thai massageDefinition of Wat Pho1.Wat: temple2.Pho: bodhi tree that Buddha first meditated

Reclining BuddhaReclining Buddha15-46 meter Largest in Bangkok and third in worldIt has biggest feet in Bangkok (3*5

meter)Back of the feet, there are total 108

pictures which symbolize luck

Sitting BuddhaSitting BuddhaIt is made 500 years agoIt contains Rama I’s ashesMonks pray everyday at the big hall

of sitting Buddha

Standing BuddhaStanding BuddhaIt was made

500 years agoIt is 10 meter

high It has no

influence of India

It is original Thai style

Western InfluenceWestern Influence

Marko Polo, an Italian merchant, he visited China

He taught Western culture to China and it gave influence to whole country.

Rama III really loved China and he bought the statues which are influenced by Western culture from China

Questions 1Questions 1

1.What does Pho mean?2.What are the three plants symbols of

Buddhism? 3.What is on the back of reclining

Buddha’s feet?4.What makes the sitting Buddha be

famous?

Questions 2Questions 2

1.When was the standing Buddha built?

2.Who was the one who influenced China and later Thailand?

3.Who made the Wat Pho as the first royal temple in Thailand?

4.Who reformed the Wat Pho after Rama I died?

Personal Response (Kohshi)Personal Response (Kohshi) I really had a good

experience this time. There were many things that surprised me, such as the three famous Buddha. I have never seen that kind of big Buddha in my life, so I was really exciting to see them. In addition, the design of the gate guard statues made me laugh because it was unfamiliar sight that Chinese style statue wears the Western hat. To conclude with, this cultural adventure, that was so exciting for me to learn Thai history.

Personal Response (Yuki)Personal Response (Yuki) It was the first time for me

to visit Wat Pho. I learned many things but especially I learned big three Buddha (Reclining, Sitting and Standing). All three are different style but they were made long ago. And also I experienced to interview people. It was unaccustomed for me to interview because I never experienced interview before so I had a good experience.

The EndThe End Thank you for

listening!

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