Buddhapadipa Temple (Thai Temple)
About Buddhapadipa Temple (Thai Temple)
The Buddhapadipa Temple is a Buddhist monastery covering 4 acres and including an ornamental lake, a small grove, a lovely flower garden and an orchard. The Uposatha or Shrine Hall of the temple is a holy place, which is the sacred house for all Buddhist activities and ceremonies such as ordination. On the four interior walls are some masterpieces of typical Thai mural paintings to depict the Buddha's lifetime. The window and door frames are made of gold leaf gilded carved teak timbers and are also inlaid with coloured glass.
Facilities
| Opening Times | Open to the public at weekends For group visits, bookings, events and classes see Website |
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| Booking and payment details |
Free |
Buddhapadipa Temple (Thai Temple) Address
| Address: |
14 Calonne Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 5HJ
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8946 1357 |
Location Information for Buddhapadipa Temple (Thai Temple)
| Address: |
14 Calonne Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 5HJ
|
|---|---|
| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8946 1357 |
| Public transport: | Wimbledon Park, London Underground |
| By Road: | Exit the station and turn right, walk up Wimbledon Village on A219, Calonne Rd is on the left hand side. |
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Find nirvana in Europe's only Thai Buddhist temple. Opened in 1982, today Wat Buddhapadipa offers one day retreats, weekend and evening classes, kid's workshops and much more. Respectful visitors (Buddhist or otherwise) are welcomed to marvel at the peaceful four acre site.
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