Mural Paintings

Volunteer ArtistsOnce the walls of the Ubosot had been modified to make them suitable for mural painting, the work on the Life of the Buddha could begin. At the start, there were 2 assistants, but their number was progressively increased later to 4, 10 and finally to 14. None of them received remuneration. All of them came from Thailand. They were either friends or students of Chalermchai Kositpipat and Panya Vijinthanasarn.

The Murals Of the Life of Buddha

The murals in the ordination hall of Wat Buddhapadipa depict important episodes from the lifestory of the Buddha. The major scenes are shown opposite. Click on an image for more details	1. The Birth	3. The Nirvana or Death
	2. The Enlightenment or the Defeat of Mara	4. The Traiphum or the Three Worlds