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(in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos) a Buddhist monastery or temple.
‘That's a good time to seek a shady respite at one of the city's more than 40 temples, known as wats.’
‘The Cambodian, Laotian and Burmese temples (when they were finally established) followed the practice of the Thai wats.’
‘After completing the circuit, we entered the wat itself.’
‘To this end he has spent time in the saffron robes in the wat.’
‘These clinics will be held in the 38 local wats regularly on a rotating basis in conjunction with the Pattaya and Chonburi city councils and the local abbots.’
‘Ever sat alone inside a church or a wat and absorbed the peace and serenity?’
‘The style of the main stupa at the wat is derived from Singhalese art around the same time as Singhalese Theravada Buddhism.’
‘Other sights to marvel at include several impressive wats and the spectacular Silver Pagoda, which dramatically illustrates the richness of Khmer culture.’
‘We find a place to stay and set off for Wat Pho - the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok, which houses the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand.’
‘I suggested we sample a shadow-puppet show and stroll around the eccentrically decorated wats.’
‘The wat is extremely ornate and embellished with murals, statues, and glittering gold.’
‘When we entered the Wat around lunch time, we were struck by the droning chant of a large group of monks prior to their midday meal.’