Wat Botum
“Temple of the Lotus Blossoms”
18.01.2023
Wat Botum which means “Temple of the Lotus Blossoms” is a colorful temple in the center of Phnom Penh. In Cambodian known as Preah Vihear Wat Botumvatey, the serene and peaceful temple has recently been restored.
One of the oldest temples
Wat Botum is one of the oldest temples in Phnom Penh. King Ponhea Yat ordered construction of the temple during his reign in the first half of the 15th century.
The viharn
The viharn, the assembly hall, has recently been restored.
Inside the viharn a golden Buddha in meditation pose is seated on a pedestal. In front of it is a Reclining Buddha. The wall behind the image is adorned with a painting of a forest and the Bodhi tree the Buddha meditated under when reaching enlightenment.
The ceiling is adorned with colorful paintings depicting Buddhist stories.
Around the temple grounds are stupas that enshrine the ashes of monks and important people.
In the gardens of Wat Botum is a white Buddha statue seated on a pedestal of lotus flowers meditating under a tree.
There is also a depiction of a scene from the “The churning of the sea of milk” story, where Asuras are pulling Vasuki.
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