The Sanctuary of Truth is a grand wooden palace in Pattaya, entirely carved from teak without a single nail. This philosophical project by a Thai millionaire combines Buddhist, Hindu, and Thai motifs in a unified hymn to Eastern wisdom.

Creation History

Construction began in 1981 by businessman Lek Viriyaphant as a spiritual message to the modern materialistic world. The temple has been under construction for over 40 years and, by design, should be completed by 2050. The endless process is part of the concept.

Architecture

The 105-meter-tall building is made entirely of wood using traditiona...