The Luang Prabang Morning Market is a batch of outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything starting up at sunrise and remaining open till 12:00 noon.
Monks Collecting Alms - the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk or nun is not charity as presumed by Western eyes but it is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual showing humility and respect. The presence of so many Buddhist monks is a stabilizing influence in Lao society and the act of alms giving assists in connecting lay people to the monk and what he represents.
French Colonial Architecture in Luang Prabang - In order to make the French colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding Lao cities according to European specifications.
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Monks Collecting Alms - the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk or nun is not charity as presumed by Western eyes but it is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual showing humility and respect. The presence of so many Buddhist monks is a stabilizing influence in Lao society and the act of alms giving assists in connecting lay people to the monk and what he represents.
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Mekong River Sunset - The Mekong River flows for over four thousand kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau through China's Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Banging the temple drums - Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the very basis of Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas.
Chanting Ceremony - Often performed for weddings and other auspicious occasions as a part of the Buddhist tradition in Laos. Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas.
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Novice Banging the Temple Bell at Wat Siphoutthabat - Buddhism is the primary religion of Laos. The Buddhism practiced in Laos is of the Theravada tradition. Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas
Temple School at Wat Siphoutthabat - Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of the culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas
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Tree of Life at Wat Xieng Thong - This temple was spared by any damage during the sacking of the city in 1887. There is a reclining Buddha sanctuary, which contains a especially rare reclining Buddha that dates from the construction of the temple. In 1931, the image was taken to Paris and displayed at the Paris Exhibition and was kept in Vientiane until 1964, when it returned to Luang Prabang.
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Pak Ou Caves are 25 km from Luang Prabang. They are a magnificent group of caves that are only accessible by boat. The caves are noted for their impressive Lao style Buddha sculptures assembled over the centuries by local people and pilgrims. Hundreds of mostly wooden Buddhist figures are laid out over the floors and wall shelves. They take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain, and nirvana.
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Pha That Luang temple in Vientiane, the Lao capital, is a national symbol and landmark. 30 gold covered stupa surround the huge central stupa.
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Tree of Life at Wat Xieng Thong - This temple, along with Wat Suwannaphumaham, was spared by any damage during the sacking of the city in 1887. There is a reclining Buddha sanctuary, which contains a especially rare reclining Buddha that dates from the construction of the temple. In 1931, the image was taken to Paris and displayed at the Paris Exhibition and was kept in Vientiane until 1964, when it returned to Luang Phrabang.
