Viharn Sien or Viharnra Sien, [a] officially known as Anek Kusala Sala, [b] [c] is a museum and shrine designed in the style of a royal Chinese temple[ citation needed], 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]
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]
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]
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Viharn Sien or Viharnra Sien, [a] officially known as Anek Kusala Sala, [b] [c] is a museum and shrine designed in the style of a royal Chinese temple[ citation needed], 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]
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]
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]
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