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Thailand’s White Temple, Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น)

Located near the city of Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น)—known outside Thailand as the “White Temple”—stands as an unusual and beautiful mix of traditional Thai architecture and modern-day science fiction memorabilia. It was designed by painter-turned-architect Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand’s most renowned architects, who set out to create one of the most elegant temples in Chiang Rai.

The temple’s white color symbolizes purity; its glittering glass signifies the teachings of the Buddah; and the moat filled with outreaching arms represents desire. Detailed sculptures of skulls, demons and severed heads are also scattered around the premises. Perhaps most interestingly, a mural inside with images of Batman, Superman, and even the alien from Predator tell a modern-day story of Buddha.

Construction on Wat Rong Khun began in 1996 and is expected to finish in 2070, long after Kositpipat has passed. Plans include nine buildings built on an area of about 3 acres, and though it is a work in progress, the temple attracts an increasingly large number of visitors every year—many of whom share their visit to the temple on Instagram.

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striderex:

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pokemonpalooza: Etsy Shop: gatumi

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:01:43 -0400

pokemonpalooza:

Etsy Shop: gatumi

britishbeatlemania: britishbeatlemania: 10/∞ | World’s Top...

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:57:37 -0400

britishbeatlemania:

britishbeatlemania:

10/∞ | World’s Top Life Ruiners - Donovan Leitch [x]

Happy 67th birthday to my darling, darling Donovan! My little boy in corduroy, my Hurdy Gurdy Man <3

indypendent-thinking: ‘The Story of J’ - Sesame Street’s First...

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:56:41 -0400

indypendent-thinking:

‘The Story of J’ - Sesame Street’s First Animation - The film was taken to a day care centre a few blocks from the Workshop’s offices to be shown to children and was subject to an audience reaction test. 1969.

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aiclan: nice legs daisy dukes makes a man go noOT NOOT

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:47:31 -0400

aiclan:

nice legs daisy dukes makes a man go noOT NOOT

wreck-it-mikey: being too shy to ask for wi-fi passwords

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:46:37 -0400

wreck-it-mikey:

being too shy to ask for wi-fi passwords

moriarty: noot noot

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moriarty:

noot noot

dumpsterfetus: A tear is made of 1% water 99% GAY

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:44:39 -0400

dumpsterfetus:

A tear is made of 1% water 99% GAY

ipoog: daily reminder to click a button so you can give free food to a shelter!!

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:06:00 -0400

ipoog:

daily reminder to click a button so you can give free food to a shelter!!

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batlesbo: secondlina: One of my favorite fairy tale figures is...

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:03:01 -0400

batlesbo:

secondlina:

One of my favorite fairy tale figures is Baba Yaga, an old witch who lives in an enchanted forest, rides a mortar instead of a broom, lives in a house with chicken legs and usually has three magical sons. I have an obsession with witches in general, but something about this old Russian spell caster really captures my imagination.

I think one day i’d like to write about the adventures of her youth. How she became powerful and delightfully evil (although she is good in a couple of tales). So, here you go, young Baba Yaga (who would have a different name, since Baba means old woman. Maybe just Yaga?).

Isa, that would be AWESOME, as I’m also a Baba Yaga fan, AND your drawing is DELICIOUS!! (have you ever read the one from the book Women Who Run with the Wolves? I recommend it!)

martinekenblog: Art by Glenn Arthur

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:01:39 -0400

martinekenblog:

Art by Glenn Arthur

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #177 // Jock

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:33 -0400

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #177 // Jock

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