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Wat Mahathat-The Tempel of The Great RelicThis old temple was built in the reign of King Rama I. Located on Na Phrathat Road near Thammasat University, the temple houses Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University, one of the two highest seats of Buddhist learning in Thailand and also offers meditation classes for foreigners. The meditation, which people practise in and around the buildings. Instruction classes in meditation are open to the public.
Wat Mahathat was known as Wat Salak before 1782 A.D. when Bangkok became the capital. In this wat the most important building is that containing the mondop which covers the holy relic. The bot is said to be the largest in Bangkok. Inside, it is characterised by its austerity. Wat Mahathat became a center of instruction in Pali, and in 1889 A.D. King Rama V decided to establish Mahachulalongkorn University, which became the highest institution of learning for bhikkus (minks) in Thailand. There is a pleasant university courtyard within the wat with “asoke” trees growing all around. Open : Daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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