Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple Malaysia
It was way back in 1956, Phra Kru Palat Vieng, a veteran member of the Sangha (community of monks) and an old time resident of Kuala Lumpur who initiated the idea of building a sizeble Buddhist Temple close to the federal capital of Kuala Lumpur. After two acres of land was allocated by the Selangor State Government, an adjacent piece of land measuring two and half acres was acquired through donations collected from well-wishers and Phra Kru Palad Vieng's own savings.
Besides the generous donations from well-wishers, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand's personal contribution towards the building funds had generated greater enthusiasm amongst those who aspired for the successful completion of the Temple. The Government of Malaya also rallied to the good cause by giving a grant through the Prime Minister, Yang Berhormat Mulia Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.
As the planned structure was to reflect the finest of Thai Temple architecture, the Fine Arts Department of Thailand in Bangkok was commissioned to draw up the architectural plans and to oversee the construction of the Temple building. With a combined workforce of local builders and skilled craftsmen from Thailand, the main shrine hall or Vihara (Viharn) was finally completed in 1962. The structure, heavily gilded in gold leaves, intricately decorated with multi-coloured glass tiles, and crowned with a multi tiered roof trimmed with chor fahs, represented the most stunning Thai temple architecture in the Klang Valley. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand had granted Royal Consent for His Majesty’s Royal Insignia to be mounted on the front gable of the building and also donated the main shrine Buddha image named Phra Buddha Thammeen, a rare honour that reflected His Majesty’s special consideration and compassion towards Wat Chetawan.
The years after 1962 were years of conservation. No new structures were added until almost 20 years later under the abbotship of Ven. Phra Khru Sophitchariyaphorn (Pien Saccadhammo). Today, Wat Chetawan, being one of the few royal sponsored temples outside Thailand, stands complete as a temple complex with the distinctive structures such as The Ubosot, The Dhammasala (Meditation Hall), The Bell Tower, The Monks’ Kuti, The Sala, The Mondop, The Brahma Pavilion, The Kuan Yin Pavilion, The Columbarium, The Maitreya Buddha Pagoda, The Sleeping Buddha Shine and The Temple Monument Sign.
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Wat Chetawan Thai Buddhist Temple. Petaling Jaya.
Wat Chetawan
The Wat Chetawan Buddhist temple is located in Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The idea to build the temple was mooted in 1956 but it was only completed in 1962. His Majesty King Bhumipol of Thailand himself officiated the temple. This ornate building is probably the only temple in Kuala Lumpur that follows an authentic Thai design. The structure was to reflect the finest of Thai Temple architecture. Music by RS Murthi
Royal Kathina 2010 at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Kathina Ceremony is a ceremony originated by Lord Buddha for the welfare of the Sangha more than 2500 years ago. It is celebrated at the end of the Rains-Retreat (Vassa). Kathina is a Pali word that means a frame used for sewing robes those days in India. This year's Kathina Ceremony is a special occasion - The King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has consented to send Royal Kathina Robe as an offering to The Sangha. Hence, a Royal Kathina. A honour that reflected His Majecty's special consideration and compassion towards Wat Chetawan.
Wat Chetawan - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - Religious Center, Buddhist Temple ...
Wat Chetawan - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - Religious Center, Buddhist Temple ...
Songkran 2019 at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Wat Chetawan วัดเชตวัน Thai Temple 2010, Selangor, Malaysia
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Animated photographs from the Royal Thai Wat Chetawan in Kuala Lumpur, one of the few Wats under Royal Patronage outside Thailand.
Music is called Pumpeng and is played by the Channa Orchid Ensemble at Chian Mai University.
Episode 15: Loy Krathong festival & Thai food fair @ Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple 水灯节和泰国美食
“Loy Krathong” festival is celebrated annually at Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple located at Jalan Pantai, off Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Thai food fair is also one of the main attraction here !
Songkran 2017 Thai Buddhist Temple, Wat Chetawan Malaysia
Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Wat Chetawan 隐藏家庭式正宗泰国餐Chetawan Bamboo Corner
来到Petaling Jaya Jalan Gasing,相信大家都耳熟能详知道这里有一间出名又灵验的四面佛庙(Wat Chetawan)在这儿大家除了可以求神拜佛等,但你们知不知道,这里还有一家隐藏家庭式的正宗泰国餐呢?
老板娘是一名来自泰国的阿姨。因为是家庭式所以阿姨的菜式并不多,但价钱合理化。来到这里你们一定!一定!一定!要点她的tomyum汤和泰国奶茶!因为真的超赞哦!
Location: Wat Chetawan
Restaurant name : Chetawan Bamboo Corner
No 24, Jalan Pantai 9/7, Seksyen 10 Petaling Jaya, 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor.
Business hour: 10am - 6pm
(Closed Mon)
????: 016 6443071
(HD) Full Tour of Chetawan Buddhist Temple in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Wat Chetawan (Thai: วัดเชตวัน; RTGS: Wat Chetawan) (also called as the Chetawan Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. The temple is situated at Jalan Pantai, off Jalan Gasing in Petaling Jaya. It was built in 1957 and officiated by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand at the time. The temple also becoming the only Malaysian Siamese temple which has been chosen as the custodian of the Buddha sacred relics for all Malaysian Buddhists as part of an ancient relics discovered in Piprahwa, a village in Uttar Pradesh near the border of the Kingdom of Nepal in 1898 which presented to King Chulalongkorn of Siam by the then British Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon.
In 1956, Phra Kru Palat Vieng, a veteran member of the sangha (community of monks) and an old time resident of Kuala Lumpur initiated the idea of building a sizeable Buddhist temple close to the federal capital of Malaya. The proposal was warmly welcomed by the state government of Selangor where they allocated two acres of land as the proposed site of the temple the following year. Another piece of land measuring two and half acres was acquired through donations collected from well-wishers from both Malaya and Thailand and his own savings. Besides the generous donations from well-wishers, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand's personally contributed to the temple construction funds through his state visit in 1962. The federal government of Malaya at the time also rallied to the good cause by giving a grant through Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman.
As the planned structure was to reflect the finest of Thai temple architecture, the Fine Arts Department of Thailand in Bangkok was commissioned to draw up the architectural plans and to oversee the construction of the temple. With the combined workforce of local builders and skilled craftsmen from Thailand, the main shrine together with the temple structures was completed on 26 June 1962 and officiated by the King himself accompanied by Queen Sirikit. During the special ceremony, the King raising the temple's decorative roof element of chofa. This was followed with the visits for religious ceremonies by Princess Sirindhorn, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and Princess Galyani Vadhana. King Bhumibol also had granted the royal consent for the King royal insignia to be mounted on the front gable of the building and personally donating the main Buddha shrine of Phra Buddha Thammeen, a rare honour that reflected the King special consideration and compassion towards the construction of the temple. Since then, no additional structures were added until under the abbotship of Phra Khru Sophitchariyaphorn (Pien Saccadhammo). In 2009, stupa are being added to the temple where the construction was completed in 2012 with a cost of RM1.9 million. To commemorate the 2,600th anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment as well marking the birthday's of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit, a portion of sacred relics of Buddha were presented to the temple on 27 June 2012 by the President of the Executive Committee of His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and Member of the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, Somdej Phrabuddhacharn as a goodwill from Thai Buddhists to Malaysian Buddhists.
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วัดไทยในกัวลาลัมเปอร์ มาเลเซีย วัดพุทธไทยเชตวัน : Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple, KL, Malaysia
วัดพุทธไทยเชตวัน
Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple
Address: No.24, Jalan Pantai 9/7, Seksyen 10 Petaling Jaya, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9:30PM
Phone: +603-7955 2443
District: Petaling District
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Selangor
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