Erawan Shrine in Bangkok(四面佛)
Erawan Shrine in Bangkok is Brahman, not
strictly Buddhist. And yet, this famous shrine attracts more visitors than many
of the city's temples. It was erected during the mid 1950s, after the Thai
government had decided to build the luxury Erawan Hotel on this location.
However, the first stages of the construction were beset with so many problems
that superstitious labourers refused to continue unless the land spirits were
appeased.
After consultations with astrologers, the
erection of a shrine to honour the four-faced Brahma God, Than Tao Mahaprom,
was considered to be an auspicious solution. A magnificent image of the Brahma
God was especially cast and gilded, and The Erawan Hotel opened to acclaims and
worldwide fame for three decades. Towards the end, the property could not
compete with more modern facilities, and was replaced by the privately owned Grand
Hyatt Erawan Bangkok in 1991. As the shrine was originally constructed to grace
the old Erawan Hotel, the location became known as the Erawan Shrine.
Than Tao Mahaprom is a Brahma god, full of kindness, mercy, sympathy and impartiality. These four virtues are represented by his four faces, each radiating serene grace. Since Buddhism in Thailand has always been influenced by the Brahma beliefs, he made an immediate impact.
Nowadays, as has been the case for years, unending streams of people pay respects from early morning till late at night. Thais, and even foreign visitors, make ceremonial offerings from floral garlands, fruits to teakwood elephants in the hope that their wishes will be fulfilled. Judging from the flowing multitude of believers, for many those wishes were indeed granted.
Cash contributions are managed by a foundation who distributes funds regularly to various charitable organisations and equipment for needy hospitals in the provinces. To feel the aura of reverence while watching the joyful celebration of a graceful Thai Classical Dance troupe or a lively Chinese Lion Dance is an experience to be added to your many memories of exotic Bangkok.
Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00
Location: In front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, corner of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road
BTS: Chidlom
位于泰国曼谷的四面佛坛是泰国香火最鼎盛的宗教据点之一，在曼谷市 中心爱侣湾的 Ratchadamri 路和 Phloen Chit 路交界，邻近君悦酒店和崇光百货。在此地设立四面佛坛的原因，据说是在1956年 Erawan 酒店（君悦酒店前身）兴建之时，发生了一连串的不幸事故，有关方面因此请来了一名道士作法，依其建议供奉四面佛，于是乃平安顺利。 每年有甚多的佛教徒及印度教徒到此膜拜，其中香港人及新加坡人最多。信众相信四面佛极为灵验，如果祈求后愿望达成，信徒必须准备祭品再次到此酬神还愿，甚 至自己或雇人表演歌舞。在泰国及东南亚，“四面佛”被认为是仁慈无比的神祗，所以在拜“四面佛”之前要戒荤吃素，以表示对动物的仁爱，信众在日常生活中禁 止虐待动物。四面佛(Four-Face Buddmst ldol)，人称“有求必应”佛，该佛有四尊佛面，分别代表爱情、事业、健康与财运，掌管人间的一切事务，是泰国香火最旺的佛像之一。对信奉佛教的人来 说，到曼谷来不拜四面佛，就如入庙不拜神一样，是一件不可想像的事。据说四面佛的灵验超乎寻常，因此，有些游客为了在四面佛前许誓还愿而多次往返泰国，更 有许多港台影视明星，年年都来泰国膜拜四面佛，可见四面佛的魅力。
拜“四面佛”注意事项
在泰国及东南亚，“四面佛”被认为是仁慈无比的神祗，所以在拜“四面佛”之前要戒荤吃素，以表示对动物的仁爱，信众在日常生活中禁止虐待动物。
祭 拜仪式：求神的信徒一般要购买一套祭品（约20泰株），包括12炷香，1支蜡烛和4串花。拜神从正面开始，上烛祭拜，转左，再由右至后，转一圈，每面献花 一串，上香3炷（第一炷是拜佛祖，第二炷是拜佛经，第三炷为拜和尚）。每年的11月9日是四面神生日，这时会有许多国外名人、明星云集于此，上香叩拜。该四面佛2006年曾经被毁过，现已重新修缮。
门票免费。
开放时间：7:00-23:00。
位于世贸中心的斜对面，西隆商业区内。离暹罗广场（暹罗商业区）走路也就10分钟左右。空调巴士4、5路，普通巴士13、14路及204路或轻轨（BTS）在Chit Lom站下均可到达。
Than Tao Mahaprom is a Brahma god, full of kindness, mercy, sympathy and impartiality. These four virtues are represented by his four faces, each radiating serene grace. Since Buddhism in Thailand has always been influenced by the Brahma beliefs, he made an immediate impact.
Nowadays, as has been the case for years, unending streams of people pay respects from early morning till late at night. Thais, and even foreign visitors, make ceremonial offerings from floral garlands, fruits to teakwood elephants in the hope that their wishes will be fulfilled. Judging from the flowing multitude of believers, for many those wishes were indeed granted.
Cash contributions are managed by a foundation who distributes funds regularly to various charitable organisations and equipment for needy hospitals in the provinces. To feel the aura of reverence while watching the joyful celebration of a graceful Thai Classical Dance troupe or a lively Chinese Lion Dance is an experience to be added to your many memories of exotic Bangkok.
Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00
Location: In front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, corner of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road
BTS: Chidlom
位于泰国曼谷的四面佛坛是泰国香火最鼎盛的宗教据点之一，在曼谷市 中心爱侣湾的 Ratchadamri 路和 Phloen Chit 路交界，邻近君悦酒店和崇光百货。在此地设立四面佛坛的原因，据说是在1956年 Erawan 酒店（君悦酒店前身）兴建之时，发生了一连串的不幸事故，有关方面因此请来了一名道士作法，依其建议供奉四面佛，于是乃平安顺利。 每年有甚多的佛教徒及印度教徒到此膜拜，其中香港人及新加坡人最多。信众相信四面佛极为灵验，如果祈求后愿望达成，信徒必须准备祭品再次到此酬神还愿，甚 至自己或雇人表演歌舞。在泰国及东南亚，“四面佛”被认为是仁慈无比的神祗，所以在拜“四面佛”之前要戒荤吃素，以表示对动物的仁爱，信众在日常生活中禁 止虐待动物。四面佛(Four-Face Buddmst ldol)，人称“有求必应”佛，该佛有四尊佛面，分别代表爱情、事业、健康与财运，掌管人间的一切事务，是泰国香火最旺的佛像之一。对信奉佛教的人来 说，到曼谷来不拜四面佛，就如入庙不拜神一样，是一件不可想像的事。据说四面佛的灵验超乎寻常，因此，有些游客为了在四面佛前许誓还愿而多次往返泰国，更 有许多港台影视明星，年年都来泰国膜拜四面佛，可见四面佛的魅力。
拜“四面佛”注意事项
在泰国及东南亚，“四面佛”被认为是仁慈无比的神祗，所以在拜“四面佛”之前要戒荤吃素，以表示对动物的仁爱，信众在日常生活中禁止虐待动物。
祭 拜仪式：求神的信徒一般要购买一套祭品（约20泰株），包括12炷香，1支蜡烛和4串花。拜神从正面开始，上烛祭拜，转左，再由右至后，转一圈，每面献花 一串，上香3炷（第一炷是拜佛祖，第二炷是拜佛经，第三炷为拜和尚）。每年的11月9日是四面神生日，这时会有许多国外名人、明星云集于此，上香叩拜。该四面佛2006年曾经被毁过，现已重新修缮。
门票免费。
开放时间：7:00-23:00。
位于世贸中心的斜对面，西隆商业区内。离暹罗广场（暹罗商业区）走路也就10分钟左右。空调巴士4、5路，普通巴士13、14路及204路或轻轨（BTS）在Chit Lom站下均可到达。
