White Temple, Thailand
White Temple, Thailand Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) is an artistically unique temple in the Chiang Rai Province of Thailand. Designed in 1997 by artist Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat, the construction of the temple still continues. "I want to be good and valuable in my country. I want to create arts in my own style and to develop Thai Buddhist arts to be accepted internationally. I want people of all nations to come and admire my works... therefore, I need to devote all my time to this and also to educate and pass along my vision to at least two consecutive classes of pupils. Maybe in 60 to 90 years after my death will the project be completed," says Kositpipat. White Temple Visitors are instructed to not turn back on the walkway as it means descending into Hell. Sea of hands represent the physical temptations that try to corrupt us. The tusks are the mouth of the devil representing the desires of the mind. When people walk out of the temple, Ajarn