Facing the Buddha in the Sala

Yummy Thai fruit

Mongkud - that's what it's called. Tastes like lychee, but better.

Dipankar Buddha

Many world cycles back much before Gotama Buddha there was Dipankar Buddha. He blessed the man at that time that may be become Buddha. The man paying respects lying on the ground to Dipankar Buddha will be Gotama Buddha after hundreds of world cycles.

Monks after alm round

Monks returning from Alm round to the Sangha Dana.

Cool broom

This broom actually makes sweeping fun!

Sala floor ventilation

I like the vent in the floor of the Sala. Ending has been deeply thought through. Unlike many buildings we see in India and elsewhere.

Buddha's renunciation

This and all painting posted before are on the walls of the Sala at the monastery.

This painting is about the moment of Buddha's renunciation. His house Kanthaka died shortly after, due to the sorrow of losing his master.