Picture 1 The most beautiful Wat (temple) we saw in
Chiang Mai,
it has meticulously carved teakwood doors and window
covers, two separate Buddha images, both uncommonly
beautiful, and loads of dragons outside protecting it
from evil spirits. Pictures below!
Picture 2 Two sets of dragons protect each
staircase
Picture 20 a gold-plated Buddha and a matching
mural
Picture 21 another mural depicting a scene in the
life of the Buddha
Picture 22 another mural depicting a scene in the
life of the Buddha
Picture 23 a Buddha in the side of another
building in the complex
Picture 24 An old Buddhist stupa, or monument, at
a
temple in a peaceful wooded area outside Chiang Mai.
Picture 25 A huge turtle, over two feet long, in
the small
lake by the temple in the woods. We waited forever
for it to emerge further, but no luck! We were lucky
to photo its head.
Picture 26 Large incredibly fragrant blooms on a tree
by the temple
Picture 27 An old five-headed dragon guards the
temple
Picture 28 A beautiful statue of Buddhadasa Bhikku,
one of the most
highly regarded meditation teachers in the Thai Buddhist tradition
Picture 29 A very old large stupa behind one of
the larger wats (temples)
in Chiang Mai.
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