Viharn Sien

Viharn Sien or Viharnra Sien,[lower-alpha 1] officially known as Anek Kusala Sala,[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 3] is a museum and shrine designed in the style of a royal Chinese temple, located near Wat Yansangwararam in Pattaya, Chonburi.[1] It was developed in 1987 by Thai-Chinese Sa-nga Kulkobkiat on land provided by king Bhumibol Adulyadej to create a building for an art collection gifted to the Chakri dynasty.[2][3]

Entrance to Viharn Sien near Wat Yansangwararam in Huai Yai, Bang Lamung District.

Etymology and definition

Viharn, for Thai people commonly Vihan translates from Thai: วิหาร sanctuary or chapel. Sien translates from Thai: เซียน great master or deity. Viharn Sien often called Wihan Sien[4] has evolved from Sanskrit Vihara or Vihāra, generally refers to a place of speech or monastery which has various rooms and/or living quarters for monks or nuns.,[5][6] see also Etymology and nomenclature. Anek Kuson Sala is the name given by King Bhumibol. Adulyadej.[7]

Buildings and exhibition

The main building at Viharn Sien is a three-story structure in the finest Chinese architecture style with decorative arts and exhibition spaces, built in 1987 to mark the 60th anniversary of the King.[8] Near the entrance is a paved courtyard with a collection of bronze statues, trees, plants and flowers, as well as a monument of Sa-nga Kulkobkiat, who was born in Bangkok on October 18, 1925, but raised in China.[9] Among the many drums, bells, Buddha statues, and other cultural artifacts are replicas of the Terracotta Army archaeological site.[10] The main building houses a significant collection of bronze statues, Shaolin monks, jade carvings, paintings and pieces of Thai and Chinese art, and cultural relics on three levels.[11]

Nearby places

Notes
  1. Thai: วิหารเซียน, RTGS: Wihan Sian, pronounced [wí.hǎːn sīan] ⓘ
  2. Thai: อเนกกุศลศาลา, RTGS: Anek Kuson Sala, pronounced [a.nèːk.kù.sǒn.sǎ.lāː]
  3. Dan Fu Yuan in Chinese (淡浮院)

References
  1. Australian-New Zealand Women's Group (2005). Bangkok Guide. ISBN 9789749309544. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  2. Anita Isalska, Tim Bewer, Celeste Brash, Austin Bush, David Eimer, Damian Harper, Andy (2018). Lonely Planet Thailand. ISBN 9781787019263. Retrieved 17 May 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Justin Thomas McDaniel (2017). "Architects of Buddhist Leisure - Page 117 (102-Chapter2)" (PDF). Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  4. Justin Thomas McDaniel (2017). Architects of Buddhist Leisure. ISBN 9780824876753. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  5. Monier Monier Williams, Sanskrit-English Dictionary Etymologically Arranged, Oxford University Press, p. 1003. "Vihāra". Retrieved 17 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. Paul Dundas (2003). The Jains. Routledge. pp. 203–204. ISBN 1-134-50165-X. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. "Anek Kuson Sala". Government Chonburi, section Tourism and Sports Office. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  8. T. Turner (2016). "Thailand Travel Guide 2021: Must-see attractions". Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  9. "Viharn Sien Chinese Temple – Part 2". Pattaya: New Pattaya. 25 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  10. "Viharn Sien Chinese Temple – Anek Kusala Sala". Pattaya: New Pattaya. 23 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  11. "Viharnra Sien (Anek Kusala Sala) – Chinese Temple In Pattaya". Pattaya Sanook. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.

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