Buddha's footprint is something that you lot run across inwards a pose out of Buddhist Temples - this ane was genuinely on a trip to Ayutthaya as well as so I am non certain where you lot are able to observe ane inwards Phuket.
The footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada) are ane of the early on representations of the Buddha inwards the anticonic (no statues) phase of Buddhist art. The Buddhapada are highly revered inwards all Buddhist countries, peculiarly inwards Sri Lanka as well as Thailand.
Symbolizing the grounding of the transcendent, feet convey been objects of honor inwards Republic of Republic of India long earlier Buddhism. According to Buddhist legend, later the Buddha attained enlightenment, his feet made an imprint inwards the rock where he stepped.
In around other tradition, the babe Buddha took vii steps later his nascence to symbolize his spiritual domination of the universe.
The footprints of the Buddha symbolize the Buddha's presence, equally they are believed to last the imprints where the Buddha genuinely touched the ground. At the same time, the Buddhapada signify the Buddha's absence instantly that he has entered nirvana, as well as hence are a reminder of the Buddhist ideal of nonattachment.
The Buddha's footprints are commonly depicted amongst the toes of all ane length as well as amongst a dharmachakra (wheel) inwards the centre. (text is from Religion facts)
The footprint is venerated farther if it is constitute inwards the countryside - inwards aspect upward these are protected past times Royal Patronage as well as are believed to last an actual footprint - the virtually famous of them being Phra Puddhabat temple inwards Saraburi Province.
Please recollect to honor Buddhism when you lot motion into the temple past times being appropriately dressed as well as removing your shoes.