Buddhism Realized in Photographs

I am drawn to Buddhism. I don't practice it as a religion, and haven't meditated for years. However, as a way of thought, I am drawn to the teachings of Gautama Buddha, and so I am drawn to the world's Buddhist places.

These images were taken in Thailand, Malaysia and China at both practicing temples and ancient ruins.

Xiahe: Tibetan Boots
Tibetan monks leave their boots outside. Labrang Si monastery, Xiahe, China.

Golden Prayer Sash
One of Thailand's Buddha images at Sukhothai, ancient capital of Siam.

Kek Lok Si: Tile Work
A detail on the ornate tile work of Kek Lok Si, Temple of Supreme Bliss.

Xiahe: Curious Monk
A young Tibetan monk peeks into a prayer hall at Labrang Si buddhist temple.

Wat Pho Figures
Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand

Kek Lok Si Buddhas
Temple of Supreme Bliss, Penang, Malaysia

Zhangye: Buddha Reclining
China's largest reclining Buddha at Dafo Si buddhist temple in Zhangye, China

Azure Glass & Gold
A small spirit house (shrine) within Wat Pho, Bangkok's Grand Palace.

Wat Pho Gateways
Gateways between courtyards, at Wat Pho Temple, Bangkok, sentried by lions.

Garuda & Naga
At Wat Pho, on the fabled grounds of Bangkok's Grand Palace, glass tiles glitter in the sunlight.

Imperturbable Buddha
All is change, but for Buddha's peace. Remains of ancient Siam in Sukhothai.

A Lotus Pool at Sukhothai
And beyond it, Buddha wards off Mara (Evil) with a fingertip grounding to the earth.

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