WAT LAO BUDDHAVIHARN PAGODA

Due to its many communities, the city of Roubaix has a large number of religious buildings, which are all landmarks for the faithful. Next to its churches and mosques, there are five pagodas in the city. A Cambodian pagoda, a Thai pagoda, a Vietnamese pagoda, a mixed international pagoda and finally a Laotian pagoda. It is the latter who is interested in us today. But by the way, what is a pagoda? It is a religious centre which includes a prayer centre, a residence for monks and a sacred temple. With its 450 faithful, the Laotian pagoda currently includes a prayer room and a house that hosts two Buddhist monks in residence. But she is in the process of building a sacred temple behind the prayer room, which includes the nine round prayers that will be used to delimit the perimeter of the temple. A Cultured and cultural association, the Wat Lao BouddhaViharn Pagoda is a fascinating place. Through its architecture first. At the entrance, it is two dragons that regulate your door. Within the prayer room, the large prayer rugs are facing the altar composed of various statues of Buddha awaiting the offerings of the faithful. And the walls and ceilings are covered with colour flags. Connoisseurs will also have noticed that the Buddhas represented here are very subtle. It is a classical representation in primitive Buddhism. The happiness Buddha is a representation of reformed Buddhism. If you have taken the time to call and prevent your visit, then you will be greeted by the president of the association who will be happy to teach you the fundamentals of Buddhism, starting with the five rules of life to be respected and the search for the middle of the environment that must ensure serenity. The ultimate goal is accession to the supreme detachment: Nirvana. This is a place totally confusing and secluded but where you will be welcomed as anywhere else. A not to be missed. Also, the Tourist Office organises visits to the Pagoda and other religious buildings in the city.