After filling up energy, we are ready to move on the next destination, Chao Pho Sua Shrine (The Shrine of the Godfather Sua). The shrine is located on Tanao road in Thai-Chinese residential area. It is an old Taoist shrine which Thai-Chinese people regard as a must-visit for paying homage. Since the name of the shrine, "sua" means tiger, paying respect to the statues here is believed to bring more authoritative power to the worshipper. Apart from Chao Pho Sua, there are also statues of Chinese gods and goddesses like Guan Yu and Kuan-Im whom I am to worship. You can buy an offering in front of the shrine as a donation, which comes with a set of 15 incense sticks and a pair of red Chinese candles.
Bus number 56, takes me to my next stop, Suthat Thepwararam Temple (Wat Suthat). Wat Suthat is located behind a Giant Swing (Sao Chingcha), opposite Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. People believe that paying homage at Wat Suthat will bring them a good vision and charm. Flowers, 3 incense sticks, and a candle are the set offering for the 800 year-old Buddha image of Phra Si Sakyamuni. Wat Suthat Thepwararam is also famous for having the tallest vihara, Sukhothai period’s Buddha image of Phra Si Sakyamuni, and the exquisite vihara doors created and carved by King Rama II. What I like most in Wat Suthat is that they provide a Buddist sermon two times a day at 12pm and 7pm for those who are interested in practicing the dharma. I took a last look at Wat Suathat, at a row of shining gold seated Buddha images then I hastily move to the next sacred place.
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This article is written by Som.
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