Wat Buak Khrok Luang; located in Ban Buak Khrok Luang Moo 1; Chiang Mai - Sankamphaeng Road; Chiang Mai; is a small and typically northern Thai Buddhist temple. It is believed to have been founded in the 15th century during the time of the independent Lan Na Kingdom (1292-1558); and was extensively restored during the reign of Chao Kaew Naowarat (r.1911-1939); the last King of Chiang Mai.

The temple is chiefly noteworthy for its main viharn; which is purely Lan Na in inspiration; with a four-tiered roof and elegant naga balustrade entrance. The most remarkable aspect of the viharn is its extensive mural paintings; dating from around 1835 during the reign of Chao Phuttawong (r.1826-1846); the fourth ruler of the Chiang Mai Thipchang Dynasty. The murals; which are northern Thai in style with clear elements of Shan State and Konbaung Dynasty Burmese influence; are among the best in northern Thailand. They feature the jataka stories; past lives of the Buddha; and are interspersed with vernacular scenes from everyday early 19th century northern Thai life.

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