Explore Buddhism by Amulet Making in Sukhothai

Phra Phim or Buddist votive tablets are renowned as a kind of Buddhist amulets. In fact, people in the ancient times created these small terracotta images to think of Buddha and his teachings. Let's discover more of Buddhism by making special amulets!

Details

14:00
Meet up at hotel lobby (in Sukhothai area)

14:15
Visit Wat Sri Pichit Kittikanlayaram and Wat Chedi Si Hong on the south of Sukhothai historic town to observe the stupas which once held votive tablets inside.

14:45
Visit Wat Chetupon to see and learn the concept of four postures Buddha ; seated, walking, standing and reclining Buddha. Sukhothai Buddhist votive tablets were also made in 4 postures of Buddha.

15:15
Arrive Sukhothai local artist's house, get free welcome drink and free snacks. You will be told stories and backgrounds of Buddhist votive tablets and learn how to create them.

16:45
After workshop, the artist will show you his private museum and you can join interesting local activities, local archery and see how to make fire in the old days.

17:00
Finish workshop. Artist will take 3-4 hours to bake all clay figures and give them to you at your hotel. Please inform your check out time.

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