Thian Fa Foundation was established in 1902 by the co-operation of the Chinese immigrants of five dialects. It is the first foundation in Thailand that aims at giving medical treatments to deprived patients. The treatments are both modern and treatments are both modern and traditionally Chinese.
Inside the foundation building, There is a Shrine of KUANYIM, Phra Bodhisat Awalokitesuan in the attitude of giving lessings. The believers of the mahayana buddhism pay respect to this bodhisat besides the lord buddha.
They believe that the Bodhisats have reached enlightenment but have not entered the land of the buddhas because they wat to help those who suffer first. One of the most revered bodhisas is Phra Awalokitesuan who is endowed with mercy. She is know among the Chineses Kuan Si Yim or Kuan Yim Phu Sak, meaning the bodhisat who listens to the world.
This Kuan Yim statue is carved from Teak Wood in the Thang Dynasty art style. It is assumed to be made in the song dynasty, approseimatily eight to nine hundred years ago. It was taken from
China in 1958 to be established in the Thian Fa Foundationa Building as a revered object to people in general.Address : Thian Fa Foundation 606 The King's Birthday Celebration Arch (China Town Gate),
Yaowaraj Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok 10100
Cerdit : signed board Thian Fa Foundation
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