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Sanctuary of Truth Sanctuary of Truth (Thai: ปราสาทสัจธรรม, also called Wang Boran and Prasat Mai) is a temple construction in Pattaya, Thailand.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.
Made entirely of wood (no metal nails) and commanding a celestial view of the ocean, the Sanctuary of Truth is best described as a visionary environment: part art installation, religious shrine and cultural monument. Constructed in four wings dedicated to Thai, Khmer, Chinese and Indian religious iconography, the architecture and setting is impressive.
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.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".
The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden construction which covers the area of more than two rais. The top point of the building is about 105 meters high. It was constructed to withstand the wind and sunshine on the seashore at Rachvate Cape, Tumbon Naklea, Amphur Banglamung, Chon Buri Province.
The building was constructed according to ancient Thai ingenuity and every square inch of the building is covered with wooden carve sculpture. The purposes of decoration with wooden carve sculptures are to use art and culture as the reflection of Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. With in 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.
History of Sanctuary This work indicates that humans are only dust in the universe and will ultimately become one with it. Physical beings deteriorate, ravaged by the time, But truth and goodness are immortal.Materialistic pleasure is a superficial physical and external joy.
True happiness is found in intrinsic spiritual pleasure. Ideals make human life more meaningful, Determination to go to the ideal world is something desired by all men.
Every belief, every religion and every philosophy leads there by difference paths.
To ponder the great questions of heaven and earth and yet live for humanly, to study and teach the sublime knowledge of scholar of the past, and to create eternal peace for all mankind, this is the true goal and the knowledge great men strive to achieve.
 Opening 08:00AM-06:00PM
08:30am-17:00pm:Giuder persentation,half hour/times
11:30am-15:30pm:Dancing Show
Traffic The sanctuary is 1km down Soi 12 off Th Naklua, about 3km from the centre of town.
Motorcycle taxis can be hired from Pattaya for 50B to 70B.
Reviewer “Amazing wood work”4 of 5 stars September 18, 2015
Very impressive craftsmanship. Decidedly touristy, but as with all of Thailand, you are made to feel relaxed and welcome.
“best visit in Thailand”
5 of 5 stars September 16, 2015
the best visit in Thailand , on the way to Pattaya , all made from wood to tell the traditions and learning of their old world , very welcoming people .
“A must see. Thailand history/art!”
5 of 5 stars September 17, 2015
500 baht entrance fee. I dont think any other additions are worth it! It rained so we couldnt do the quad bikes but they did give us a full refund. Staff very friendly and helpful plus speak many languages. The show is a free addition and ok to watch. We fed the elephants for 100 baht and got pictures which was good as they didnt mind! (Not like other places). The wooden temple is amazing and very interesting.
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