Outside, the World Rushes Past. Inside Temple Grounds, Time Moves Slowly … Chiang Mai – Cityscape Photography

in #cityscapephotography6 years ago (edited)

This small but magnificent Buddhist temple (known as “Wat Pansao”), stands on some quiet grounds just off one of the main roads circling Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand.  

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Tourists welcome – even one lone tourist 

In Chiang Mai, there are more than 300 Buddhist temples (called “wat” in Thai). Some of them are major tourists attractions, and are therefore not the most quiet or serene spots.    

“Wat Pansao,” on the other hand, is virtually secluded. Many tourist busses drive by this “wat,” but there are no parking space for busses, so none of them stop here.

Moreover, there’s not even a sidewalk running along the front of the grounds, so only a few pedestrians might walk by. And even fewer will come inside the “wat” grounds. I've been there twice, and both days, I was virtually alone, apart from a few temple personnel.  

Curve upwards, rise upwards, gaze upwards 

As soon as a visitor enters the gate, s/he will see the well-maintained temple (see above photo), with the sleek lines of its roof curving gently upwards. Behind the temple, there’s a lush garden with various statues.

As a centerpiece, a weather-beaten but firm stupa rises proudly through the greenery. The stupa is said to be over 500 years old – much older than the temple and the outbuildings. 

And while the temple has clearly been renovated over the years, the stupa sits unchanged, just as it was when it was erected, centuries ago. 

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Location – Chiang Mai, on Google Maps

This is my entry in @juliank’s Cityscape Photography contest.


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A great place. It's great that you have the opportunity and the knowledge of how to enjoy life when others are busy in the world.

Великолепное место. Отлично, что у Вас есть возможность и знания как наслаждаться жизнью, когда другие погрузли в мире суеты.

@majes.tytyty surely does. Enjoying the moment as they come.

Amazing photography and very informative
Thank you for sharing.. learn a lot about chiang mai..

Your photos and narrative is so enchanting that I would love to visit this place. I would like to stay there for some days and live life of a Buddhist monk. In Sanskrit -ancient language of India, we say, 'Buddham shranam gachchhami'-I take refuge in Buddha.

Before reading the post, i was sure that it will be the temple, then i read what you have written and you know my guess was right, you captured it perfectly, Beautiful view of clouds and sky , also the very color temple.

Another masterpiece. Another interesting writing.

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This little temple is totally charming.