Theravāda Buddhism Web Directory
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
Street: 359 Phra Sumen Rd
Postcode: 10200
City: Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet
County: Khet Phra Nakhon
Federal State: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Country: Thailand
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Description:
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara is a first class Royal Buddhist monastery (Thai: raja wara vihara) of the Dhammayut tradition, located on the northeast side of Bangkok’s Ratanakosin island, just inside the old city wall bordering Banglumpoo canal, on Pra Sumeru road. The monastery’s name comes from the Pali language: Pavara+niwesa and translates as the Excellent Abode Monastery.
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Located in: Thailand