In the heart of Bangkok, in the venerable Wat Prayurawongsawas Waravihan - known as Wat Prayun for short - this golden Buddha statue shines in silent majesty. It shows the historical Buddha Gautama at the moment of his enlightenment. The right hand touches the pedestal in the gesture of the bhumispara mudra, or "touching the earth": a symbol of the decisive moment when Buddha called upon the earth itself as a witness to his truthfulness. This pose combines cosmic tranquillity and unshakeable certainty, which immediately touch the viewer.
Several smaller, standing Buddhas are lined up in front of the monumental statue. Their raised hands embody the Abhaya mudra, the gesture of protection, fearlessness and peaceful devotion. They act like guardians, carrying the splendour and spiritual power of the large figure out into the world. Together, they create a multi-layered image of security, clarity and inner strength.
The warm gold of the figures reflects the light of the chandeliers and fills the room with an atmosphere of timeless sanctity. In the midst of bustling Bangkok, a place of silence, meditation and contemplation opens up here - a place where the depth of Buddhist wisdom is reflected in the splendour of the gilded statues.
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