Royal Thai Monastery

<div><font face="arial" color="#000000">The East Monastic Zone consists of monasteries that represent the Theravada (Hinayana) school of Buddhism. They are built and operated by different countries and, for the many pilgrims who visit Lumbini, they offer respite and spiritual programs in keeping with local traditions.</font></div><div><div><font face="arial" color="#000000">the most impressive buildings is the Royal Thai Monastery, which is built from gleaming white marble and takes inspiration from the grand wats of Thailand.</font></div><div><font face="arial" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial" color="#000000">The Royal Thai Monastery is one of numerous Buddhist monasteries and temples that lie within the Lumbini village compound. Construction began in 1997 with the grand monastic wall being built according to typical Thai architecture.<br></font></div></div><div><font face="arial" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><br></div>