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Sanctuary of
Thruth (Thai: ?????????????, also called Wang Boran and Prasat Mai[1]) is a
temple construction in Pattaya, Thailand.[2] The sanctuary is an all-wood
building filled with sculptures based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs.
The top of the building is 105 meters high, and the building covers an area of
more than two rai. It features contemporary Visionary art based on traditional
religious themes. The project was initiated as an idea of Thai businessman Lek
Viriyaphant in 1981, and is scheduled to be complete in 2050. |
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The style of
the sanctuary evokes Khmer architecture, displaying hand-carved wooden
sculptures indicative of the imperial setting at Angkor. It has four gopura,
respectively representing images from the Buddhist and Hindu religions and
mythologies of Cambodia, China, India and Thailand.[1] According to the official
website, its purpose is to use art and culture as "a reflection of the Ancient
Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. Within this complex,
visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic Thought,
Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and Common Goal of Life toward
Utopia".
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