17. Be Compassionate
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Smile
Be courteous
Show you care
(A smile makes you happy, makes others happy,
makes you attractive, makes the world better,
may get you a job)
18. Know, Go, Show the Way
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Show understanding
Show respect and concern
Take responsibility
Demonstrate confidence
Be patient
Be positive
Show understanding
Communicate and mentor
Be knowledgeable
Be humble
Be compassionate
Origin uncertain but may have been cast in India.
Plastered over with a thick coat of stucco inlaid with glass pieces to prevent being stolen by the Burmese invaders, before the destruction of the Ayuthaya kingdom in 1767.
In 1801, Rama I ordered Budha statues from ruined temples from around the country to be brought to the new capital Bangkok.
During King Rama III’s reign, the statue was installed, still coated in stucco.
In 1935, the statue was moved to its new location and was kept in a tin shed.
In 1954, a new viharan temple was built.
During the final attempt to lift the statue from its pedestal, the ropes snapped and the statue fell hard to ground. Plaster coating chipped off and gold surfaced.
Nine parts and a key to disassemble.
10 feet and 5.5 tons. The head part 99% pure gold.