Wat Rong Khun

I've been very lucky to see and experience some amazing things when travelling. We had the good fortune of visiting Wat Rong Khun whilst we were in Chiang Rai and it took my breath away for many reasons. 

The attention to detail and beauty is extraordinary!

Wat Rong Khun is a unique and unconventional  Budhhist temple which has been created by a famous Thai artist by the name of Chalermchai Kositpipat. The temple has been designed in white with some use of white glass. The white color stands for Lord Buddha’s purity; the white glass stands for Lord Buddha’s wisdom that "shines brightly all over the Earth and the Universe.

In 1997, he started building the temple as an offering to Lord Buddha all at his own expense. Chalermchai refuses to accept donations but is happy to sell his paintings/ merchandise to fund the project. The whole project (with nine buildings in total) is expected to take 90 years for completion. 

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A work in progress

It's going to be amazing when it is finished!

Chalermchai has trained a large group of artisans to fulfill his vision, and the work will continue long after his death. Everything from the painted murals in the temple to the road traffic cones have been created in his vision.

What an amazing legacy to leave to the world! I'm not sure whether I would be able to tackle a project as grand as this but it makes you think about what sort of legacy you want to leave behind with your art or whatever you do. Something to think about and be inspired by.