What is the significance of the Eight Faces Buddha in Thailand?

The Eight Faces Buddha is a traditional Buddhist cultural image in China. At present, many cities in China still have temples and inscriptions related to the Eight Faces Buddha. The site of the Eight Faces Buddha in Huai 'an City is located near the original bus company. "Eight" homophones "hair" and "Buddha" homophones "blessing". The Eight Faces Buddha has always been regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness, peace, wealth and happiness. The octagonal Buddha is composed of a group of Buddha statues facing all directions, with an octagonal hat on it and several layers of bases below. Founded around 1860, it forms an octagonal Buddha group with octagonal buddhas in Wuhu, Anhui, Hangzhou, Zhejiang and Tianshui, Gansu. At that time, people in these places worshipped the Eight Faces Buddha as much as the ancients worshipped totems. Under the influence of the culture of the Eight Faces Buddha, people live in harmony and promote the economic development of one side. According to historical records, Qingjiangpu was a land of land and water transportation at that time, which was very lively. Moreover, because of the existence of the Eight Faces Buddha, good men and women from all directions are constantly gathering, which constitutes unprecedented prosperity. The Eight Faces Buddha is the eight disciples of Buddha Sakyamuni, namely Analu, Fuluna, Yan Jiayan, Youboli, Lola, Sharifutsu, Mu Yilian and Xubodhi.