Wat Inpaeng
| Wat Inpaeng | |
|---|---|
ວັດອິນແປງ | |
 Sim (ordination hall) | |
| Location | |
| Location | Vientiane,  Laos |
  Location in Vientiane | |
| Geographic coordinates | 17°58′00″N 102°36′09″E / 17.966541°N 102.602425°ECoordinates: 17°58′00″N 102°36′09″E / 17.966541°N 102.602425°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
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Wat Inpaeng (ວັດອິນແປງ) is a historic Buddhist monastery in Vientiane, Laos. It is one of the oldest temples in the city, though the exact foundation date is unknown. Archaeological remains — stone sema boundary markers, Buddha images, and pillars — show Mon-Khmer cultural influence, but may have been relocated. The name “In” probably derives from Indra (Phra In in Lao), suggesting the site may originally have been a sacred to Hinduism or to pre-Buddhist Mon-Khmer religion.
The original ancient structures were completely lost, but the temple has been continuously restored. Major reconstruction began in 1911 CE and continued after 1970; the present ordination hall (sim) and wall paintings were completed between 1980 and 1985.
Architecture
- Sim (ordination hall) – Late Lan Xang style on a lotus-base plinth. The roof has two overlapping tiers with moderate curvature. The pediments are decorated with chofa, hang hong, and naga motifs showing strong Rattanakosin influence; the workmanship is believed to be by craftsmen from Udon Thani Province, Thailand.[1] The principal image is Phra Chao Yai Inpaeng with a smaller Lan Xang-style Buddha in front.
- Tripitaka library – The only surviving Lan Xang-period ho trai (scripture repository) in Vientiane that escaped destruction during the 1827–1828 sack by Anouvong. Small rectangular brick-and-stucco building with elaborate lotus moulding. Exterior walls are decorated with stucco reliefs of celestial realms and Himaphan forest. The interior shows swan motifs influenced by Lanna art. Roof restored in 1960.[2]
- Stupa – Small octagonal relic stupa with characteristic Lan Xang lotus-bud finial and lion-legged base, showing mid-Ayutthaya influence. Comparable to the stupa at Wat Si Chomphu Ong Tue, Nong Khai Province.[3]
Annual events
During the Phra That Luang Festival (full moon of the 12th lunar month, usually November), the procession of wax castles and candle trees begins at Wat Si Muang, proceeds to That Luang Stupa, then visits Wat Tai Yai, Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, and Wat Inpeng in that order.[4]
References
- ↑ "วัดอินแปง". Southeast Asian Arts Database, Silpakorn University. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-08-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "หอพระไตรปิฎก วัดอินแปง". Southeast Asian Arts Database. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-08-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "ธาตุ วัดอินแปง". Southeast Asian Arts Database. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-08-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "วัดอินแปง เมืองเวียงจันทน์ ประเทศลาว".
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