Fabulous Photo Friday: Thai Buddhism Iconography

The images of Thai Buddhism will stay with me forever.  The Golden, intricate figures and images are somehow soothing, awe inspiring, and even sacred.  They are steeped in antiquity, history and worship.  Look at the peaceful faces of the Buddhas, and the sometimes fierce aspect of the protectors.  I do want to return to Thailand to see them all again.

Phang Nga Cave Reclining Buddha
Cave Statues
Reclining Buddha in Cave, Phang Nga
Buddha in Wat Tham Suwan Khuha, aka “the monkey cave”
Beautiful temple in cave
Cave Buddhas surrounding Family Urn
The Golden Buddha, Wat Traimit, Bangkok
Alexandra and I were blessed by monks of Wat Traimit

Wat Traimit
Over 1,000 Buddha figures
Protectors of the Emerald Buddha
Intricate protection
Face of the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
The Emerald Buddha
Golden Wat
5 Headed Serpent protecting Buddha at Grand Palace
Buddha’s Blessings

 

Part female protector
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