Emerald Buddha, statue of the Buddha carved of green jasper and dating from around the 15th century. The Emerald Buddha was originally at a temple in the town of Chiang Rai (now in Northern Thailand) until 1436, when it was removed to Chiang Mai. It was kept there until Setthathirat I, king of Chiang Mai and Laos, moved the statue to his capital, Vientiane (now in Laos), in 1560.
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- According to the legend, the Emerald Buddha was created in 43 BCE by a sage named Nagasena in the city of Pataliputra (today's Patna), India.
- The Emerald Buddha, also known as Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakon, has journeyed through the ages, leaving behind a trail of mystery and awe.
- Within The Grand Palace Bangkok - Emerald Buddha Temple grounds there are guided tours in English.
- In 457, King Anuruth of Burma sent a mission to Ceylon to ask for Buddhist scriptures and the Emerald Buddha, in order to support Buddhism in his country.
- It is kept in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
- However, after just a short time he returned to Luang Prabang to take the throne, taking the Emerald Buddha with him.
- 29 Free photos of Temple Of The Emerald Buddha. Temple of the emerald buddha images for free download.
- It makes for a very moving and meaningful visit. Unbelievably crowded line to get in to worship before the Emerald Buddha, but worth the effort.
- Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew is a 15th century Buddha statue that has been carved from green jasper(a semi-precious stone) and clothed in gold.
- Buddha statues at Phra Mondop (the library), part of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha complex (Wat Phra Kaeo), Bangkok.
