Sunday, September 18, 2011

The Temple of Truth


Sanctuary of Truth is a sanctuary under construction in Pattaya, Thailand. It is an all wood construction building, resembling a temple, and filled inside and out with wood sculpture based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs.


The building, which resembles a temple, is close to 105 meters (345 feet) high and covers and covers an area of more than two rais. It features contemporary Visionary art based on traditional religious themes. The project was initiated as an idea of Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphant in 1981, and is scheduled to be complete in 2025.

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture

Temple of Truth  Traditional Wooden Sculpture


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