Thai Monastery
Thai Monastery
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Sandy_JSR
Jamshedpur, India2,060 contributions
Mar 2022
Bodh Gaya has several monasteries; Thai monastery is one of them. With a sloping roof covered with golden tiles, the temple architecture looks beautiful. This monastery exhibits the colors of the Thai culture and tradition. Also, home to a Thai Temple, the monastery has a big bronze statue of Lord Buddha, the ambience was peaceful. The entire complex is well-maintained.
Written 9 April 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This is a very traditional Thai style Buddhist temple. The entrance is flanked by two Yakshas or guardians coloured with glass, while the roof has traditional Naga style finial. The meditation hall has a large golden statue of Buddha like most Thai temples. The other main Thai temple in Bodhgaya is prettier, but further away.
Written 27 February 2024
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Arun S
Stanford, CA116 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
The whole area is a little piece of Thailand in the heart of Bodh Gaya!
Adjacent to the temple, there's a coffee shop, a hospital and a place to get a massage. The 2-hour massage costs INR 1500 (US$ 22), but you need to make an appointment.
On the day I went, the lady in charge of these massages wasn't there, so someone else took down my details and the lady called me back. For this to work, of course, you need to have an Indian cell number! I did get the 2-hour massage and it was quite refreshing, especially give the stifling heat.
Adjacent to the temple, there's a coffee shop, a hospital and a place to get a massage. The 2-hour massage costs INR 1500 (US$ 22), but you need to make an appointment.
On the day I went, the lady in charge of these massages wasn't there, so someone else took down my details and the lady called me back. For this to work, of course, you need to have an Indian cell number! I did get the 2-hour massage and it was quite refreshing, especially give the stifling heat.
Written 30 October 2016
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PRANWI
New Delhi, India80 contributions
May 2013 • Solo
The Thai monastery is a living testimony to the fact that Budh gaya is truly an international Buddhist landscape in India. Thai monastery is situated closer to the Archaeological Survey museum. Just enter the premises and you will get a feeling that you are in Bangkok rather than in India. Most of the time the temple is empty with priests as it happens beyond the Buddhist chanting hours. You will enjoy the architecture, statue style and frescoes of Thai Buddhists. Many devotees who come from India and abroad who have not been to Thailand will definitely enjoy the monastery. No entrance fee and you may cover it in 15 minutes .
Written 26 May 2013
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dereka66
Bang Sao Thong, Thailand82 contributions
Jan 2020
Thai temple is in a small park with typical thai architecture. The garden and
grounds make for calm and quiet with only a few visitors there.
grounds make for calm and quiet with only a few visitors there.
Written 26 January 2020
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Basab Ray Chaudhuri
Kolkata (Calcutta), India779 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This Monastery is built by King of Thailand. It's one of the famous Monastery at Bodhgaya. Very colorful and well maintained.
Written 11 January 2020
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unni_menon
Bengaluru, India142 contributions
Dec 2019
So many Budha temples around. Visit this in the evening as when lit etc the feel is so different in the evening.
Written 25 December 2019
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Adventurer652033
81 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
I visited here with a group of 12 Australian Buddhists. The place was deserted. I spoke to an attendant and informed him we were on a Buddhist pilgrimage and asked if we could meditate in the temple. He said no. I enquired why and he said because we were not Thai.
It is very rare to see any actual Buddhist practice in these institutionalised golden showcases of nationalism.
It is very rare to see any actual Buddhist practice in these institutionalised golden showcases of nationalism.
Written 3 April 2017
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dannytrotters
Bangkok, Thailand146 contributions
Sept 2016
As one Buddhist, having a conversation with monks in the Thai monastery has relieved my concerns and all worries I had. This place environment, construction reminded me of the temples of Thailand.
Written 3 February 2017
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Shariq41
Mumbai, India778 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
Its marvellous and very meticulously designed..the achitecture is awesome..must be amongst the top monasteries in the country.
Written 26 February 2016
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Is it possible to stay with farang ( uk ) husband ?
How do we book ?
Thanks.
Written 19 April 2019
Yes, it is open on all days.
Written 5 April 2018
Mohani K
New Delhi, India
Hi,can I stay in monastry ? What arethe charges per day ?
Written 6 April 2016
No, you can't stay at a monastery! It's a place to visit and spend some quality time.
Written 5 April 2018
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