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| Wat Inpaeng | |
|---|---|
ວັດອິນແປງ | |
 Sim (ordination hall) | |
| Location | |
| Location | Vientiane, Laos |
  Location in Vientiane | |
| Coordinates | 17°58′00″N102°36′09″E / 17.966541°N 102.602425°E /17.966541; 102.602425 |
Wat Inpaeng (ວັດອິນແປງ) is a historic Buddhist monastery inVientiane,Laos. It is one of the oldest temples in the city, though the exact foundation date is unknown. Archaeological remains — stonesema boundary markers, Buddha images, and pillars — show Mon-Khmer cultural influence, but may have been relocated. The name “In” probably derives fromIndra (Phra In in Lao), suggesting the site may originally have been a sacred toHinduism or to pre-Buddhist Mon-Khmer religion.
The original ancient structures were completely lost, but the temple has been continuously restored. Major reconstruction began in 1911 CE and continued after 1970; the present ordination hall (sim) and wall paintings were completed between 1980 and 1985.
During the Phra That Luang Festival (full moon of the 12th lunar month, usually November), the procession of wax castles and candle trees begins atWat Si Muang, proceeds toThat Luang Stupa, then visits Wat Tai Yai,Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, and Wat Inpeng in that order.[4]
