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| The That Pathum, or Stupa of the Great Lotus | |
That Makmo and Wat Visounalat, Luang Prabang - Visit Laos Year 1999-2000 The Wat Wisunalat is Luang Prabang’s oldest temple. The temple, also known as Wat Visoun was founded in 1512. The temple houses an important collection of ancient Buddha images. On the grounds are a sim of fairly plain architecture and the That Makmo (That Pathum), a large Singhalese style stupa. The temple burned down in 1887 when Luang Prabang was largely destroyed and looted by the Black Flag Army, a militia group from China. It was rebuilt in 1898. The That Pathum, or Stupa of the Great Lotus was built in the early 16th century in a Singhalese style, the only one of its kind in Laos. The stupa is also known as That Makmo, which translates to “watermelon stupa”, because of the dome shape at the top. The stupa sits on top of a square platform. On each of its four corners is a lotus pedestal. |
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 1999 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Events Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |