Important Places in Buddhism of Bang Krathum

HuaiKaeo Temple is a monastery located in Moo 4, T. Bang Krathum,

A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok, Thailand. It is the location of a Buddha image carved from a type of wood known as Burma Padauk. The image is in the pose of subduing Mara and measures 1.9 meters from the lap to the top. There is another image 1.5 meters from the lap to the top, carved from golden teak wood. Both are very beautiful and are enshrined inside the two-floor teakwood hall, which has been under construction since 2008. It is expected to be the largest teakwood hall in Thailand when finished.

Which of these following words can be used to replace the word “construction”?

• building

• builder

• build

• built

HuaiKaeo Temple is a monastery located in Moo 4, T. Bang Krathum,

A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok, Thailand. It is the location of a Buddha image carved from a type of wood known as Burma Padauk. The image is in the pose of subduing Mara and measures 1.9 meters from the lap to the top. There is another image 1.5 meters from the lap to the top, carved from golden teak wood. Both are very beautiful and are enshrined inside the two-floor teakwood hall, which has been under construction since 2008. It is expected to be the largest teakwood hall in Thailand when finished.

What is “another image” means?

• A Buddha image that craved from Burma Padauk

• A Buddha image that craved from golden teak wood

• A Buddha image that craved from teak wood

• A Buddha image that craved from Burma Padauk and golden teak wood

HuaiKaeo Temple is a monastery located in Moo 4, T. Bang Krathum,

A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok, Thailand. It is the location of a Buddha image carved from a type of wood known as Burma Padauk. The image is in the pose of subduing Mara and measures 1.9 meters from the lap to the top. There is another image 1.5 meters from the lap to the top, carved from golden teak wood. Both are very beautiful and are enshrined inside the two-floor teakwood hall, which has been under construction since 2008. It is expected to be the largest teakwood hall in Thailand when finished.

How many Buddha images are there in this hall?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The mural art of HuaiKaeo Temple is divided into the inner and outer areas of the temple. The inner walls are stories about the Buddha's history, the Journey of the Lord of Malai and folk tales. The outer walls are stories about Buddha and swans. The composition of the interior painting was divided with a window as a partition between each of the painted stories.

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

• The inner walls are about history.

• The mural art was painted on the windows.

• The mural art was painted inside and outside of the temple.

• The inner walls are stories about the fairy tale.

Sam Ruen Temple is on Rural Road No.4029, Moo 3, T. Nakhon Pa Mak, A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok. The temple was built in 1907. It was first named Wat Poe Tha Ram. but the name was later changed to match its village name.

In 1927, Preceptor Bang Kedrangsri, the temple’s abbot at that time had the old chapel restored. He passed away in 1934. After that, a venerable monk; Rang Yasawanto, was appointed to be the abbot of this temple. He directed the restoration of the murals of the biography of Lord Buddha and the village life of Nakhon Pa Mak. It has become a popular folk-art attraction Phitsanulok. A new ubosot (ordination hall) was built a few years later as well.

Why the name of the temple was changed?

• Because the new name is matching with sub-district name.

• Because they wanted the temple name is a great name.

• Because they wanted the temple name related to the village name.

• Because the old name is a bad meaning.

Sam Ruen Temple is on Rural Road No.4029, Moo 3, T. Nakhon Pa Mak, A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok. The temple was built in 1907. It was first named Wat Poe Tha Ram. but the name was later changed to match its village name.

In 1927, Preceptor Bang Kedrangsri, the temple’s abbot at that time had the old chapel restored. He passed away in 1934. After that, a venerable monk; Rang Yasawanto, was appointed to be the abbot of this temple. He directed the restoration of the murals of the biography of Lord Buddha and the village life of Nakhon Pa Mak. It has become a popular folk-art attraction Phitsanulok. A new ubosot (ordination hall) was built a few years later as well.

When was the old chapel renewed?

• 1900s

• 1910s

• 1920s

• 1930s

Sam Ruen Temple is on Rural Road No.4029, Moo 3, T. Nakhon Pa Mak, A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok. The temple was built in 1907. It was first named Wat Poe Tha Ram. but the name was later changed to match its village name.

In 1927, Preceptor Bang Kedrangsri, the temple’s abbot at that time had the old chapel restored. He passed away in 1934. After that, a venerable monk; Rang Yasawanto, was appointed to be the abbot of this temple. He directed the restoration of the murals of the biography of Lord Buddha and the village life of Nakhon Pa Mak. It has become a popular folk-art attraction Phitsanulok. A new ubosot (ordination hall) was built a few years later as well.

What is “passed away” means?

• changed

• died

• retired

• went away

Sam Ruen Temple is on Rural Road No.4029, Moo 3, T. Nakhon Pa Mak, A. Bang Krathum, Phitsanulok. The temple was built in 1907. It was first named Wat Poe Tha Ram. but the name was later changed to match its village name.

In 1927, Preceptor Bang Kedrangsri, the temple’s abbot at that time had the old chapel restored. He passed away in 1934. After that, a venerable monk; Rang Yasawanto, was appointed to be the abbot of this temple. He directed the restoration of the murals of the biography of Lord Buddha and the village life of Nakhon Pa Mak. It has become a popular folk-art attraction Phitsanulok. A new ubosot (ordination hall) was built a few years later as well.

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

• The old chapel was built in 1927.

• Rang Yasawanto re-establishment the murals.

• The murals have become a popular attraction.

• A new ubosot was built many years later as well.

The new ubosot: The areas above doors and windows are covered with the Buddha’s Ten Previous Lives, Vessantara in detail and the Buddha’s victories over non-believers and those who want to harm him. Between doors and windows, one can find depictions of various angel guardians.

Where can you find Vessantara?

• on the doors and windows

• over the doors and windows

• below the doors and windows

• besides the doors and windows

The new ubosot: The areas above doors and windows are covered with the Buddha’s Ten Previous Lives, Vessantara in detail and the Buddha’s victories over non-believers and those who want to harm him. Between doors and windows, one can find depictions of various angel guardians.

From the text, the word “covered” can be replaced by ........................

• hanged

• painted

• protected

• closed