I thought i should write a little bit about wats (temples) to give you all an idea of what they're like....soooo....here it is :]
I have seen so many wats that I really don’t want to look at them anymore (well, for awhile at least). As beautiful as they are, they are all very similar (in format). However, there are differences…Each wat prays for different things (besides Buddha) such as for stray dogs, tigers, monkeys, etc. I really like how each wat represents specific things – it’s what makes each wat different and appreciative, and it really gives it character.
A few things you must know when entering a Wat and/or being around a Monk:
- Must have clothing covering shoulders & down to your knees
- Take off shoes before entering Wat
- Your head must always be lower than the monks & Buddha images
- Girls must not touch monks
- Never have your feet pointing towards Buddha – must always sit on legs
They seem like easy rules but they are actually hard to follow since they are so simple (you forget easily!).
A picture of some wats:
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