Wat Rong Khun Temple,Thailand

Wat Rong Khun Temple,
Chiang Rai, Thailand

Wat Rong Khun temple was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who is a very famous fine art painter in Thailand.He then volunteered his services in 1977 for the construction of the teConstruction of the temple complex did not begin until 1997. For 20 years prior to this, Chalermchai Kositpipat collected funds for the project through the sale of his paintings. He had managed to accumulate 30 million baht (US$890k) for the construction of the temple main complex, The temple is a "dazzling" shade of white and glisten stunningly under the sun. The colour white was chosen as a reference to Buddha’s purity. The millions of small pieces of mirrored glass used to decorate the outside of the temple complex, represents the wisdom of Buddha, which shines "all over both the Earth and the universe".all at his own expense, as his offering to the Lord Buddha.
It is estimated that the completion of the Wat Rong Khun complex will take about 60 to 70 years. This is primarily because Chalermchai Kositpipat refuses to solicit contributions for the construction of the temple complex, as he vowed to complete the temple at his own expense

Wat Rong Khun, although open to the public, is technically still under construction. The temple complex is designed to include nine buildings, including the main temple, which in Thai is known as a "Ubosot". Additional facilities will include a hermitage, pagoda, temple, crematorium, museum, monastery hall, pavilion and toilets. The pagoda is being constructed just behind the wat or main temple.
This is truely one man's great passion and deed to benefit generations not only of  monks but also those who come to pay homage.Such a great sacrifice for the benefit of all! When in Chiang Rai do visit and buy a painting.