Sanctuary of Truth - Pattaya

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  1. Richard Paradon

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    The Sanctuary of Truth is an on going project which has been in construction for many years. The pictures I am posting are about fifteen years old and taken with a film camera thus the poor quality. When I revisit the site I will have better pictures for you. It was started by a wealthy businessman who was tired of all the bad press about Pattaya and wanted to make a beautiful statement. The entire structure is hand crafted and there is not one nail used! There are four connecting wings each of a major religion or faith.

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    Not one nail! Amazing. Wouldn't you love to be able to carve like that? Very inspiring work.

    What four religions are represented by the four wings?
     
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    Amazing - especially having four different wings for the different religions. I love seeing examples of what tolerance can accomplish. We see so many examples of exclusion - and what happens when we divide ourselves, whether it's religion, race, sex or whatever. I'd love to see what would happen if we bring ourselves together and celebrate our differences.
     
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    Beautiful piece of art. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  5. Richard Paradon

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    Sorry Allie, my mistake. It is the four elements which capture all religions. See below!
     
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    It's a lovely site and I've only read through the home page as yet.
     
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