Temple of the Reclining Buddha - Wat Lokaya Sutha วัดโลกยสุธา - Ayutthaya Historical Park 2025

Wat Lokaya Suttha - วัดโลกยสุธา

Wat Lokaya Sutha, also known as the temple of the reclining Buddha is situated in the west part of Ayutthaya, south of Wat Worachettharam. It is unknown when this temple was originally constructed and by who. Experts have compared the architectural style of the main pagoda (Prang) of Wat Lokaya Sutha to those in Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Som, which were all built in the Early Ayutthaya Period. Due to the similarities it is assumed that Wat Lokaya Sutha was also built during the same period.

The temple layout was aligned towards the east-west axis, with the main prang located in the center. In front of the prang are three sermon Halls (Vihara) constructed in alignment next to one another. Behind the prang is an ordination Hall (Ubosot) and a vihara with the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddha Sai Yat).

It is believed that the temple's compound had been constantly used until Late Ayutthaya Period. In 1954, the restoration of the Reclining Buddha was conducted by re-sculpturing the whole Buddha image on top of the old one and the head style was changed to what is seen today.

The temple is very large and worth a short visit. Most of the buildings are just down to the base but you can see how impressive this temple would’ve been in its former state.

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