Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ranged from depictions of the
jatakas
(life stories of the Buddha) and scenes from the In-
dian Hindu epic Ramayana to elaborate scenes detailing daily life in Thailand.
Stupa
A classic component of temple architecture is one or more stupa (
chedi
in Thai), a solid
mountain-shaped monument that pays tribute to the enduring stability of Buddhism. Many
stupas are believed to contain 'relics' (pieces of bone) belonging to the Buddha.
