Young prayer gets a blessing from a monk

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Suphan Buri is an ancient town in Thailand rich in culture and historical temples. The word Suphan originates from the Sanskrit word Suvarna, meaning gold, and the word buri from Sanskrit Purī, meaning town or city. Hence the name of the province literally means City of Gold. Suphan Buri might be the site which is mentioned in very old Buddhist writings. However the first confirmed historical settlement was when the city was known as Meuang Thawarawadi Si Suphannaphumi. Its founding did take place 877-882. Wat Phra Non is famed for its large fish sanctuary that occupies some part of the river as well as beautiful shady park which is the main recreational area of the province. The image hall or Wihan of Wat Phra Non houses a special reclining Buddha image. While most reclining Buddha images lie on one side this Buddha image lies supine.

Going to Buddhist temple to make merit and perform prayers is an important tradition for Thai people. When visiting temple, Thai people consult and discuss with monks about earthly problems in order to get advice or to get a blessing from monks. Thai people offer money for the temple and the monks often give amulets. Buckets are offered to monks as a way to get merit. In buckets can be found many items such as rice, washing powder, medicine, monks clothes, fruit juice, candles, matches, soap, umbrella, sandals, lights, milk, tins, brushing tooth paste and brush, water, toilet paper, noodles. Bulks are wrapped with transparent paper. Photo taken at Wat Phra Non in Suphan Buri - Thailand.

When praying and requesting a favor to Buddha, Thai people take three incense sticks, i.e one pour the Buddha, one for the Sangha - Buddhist community, one for the Dharma - teachings of the Buddha, a flower - orchid or lotus which symbolizes the Buddhist teachings purity and a small candle - it symbolizes comprehension enlightenment. Then they lit the incense sticks, kneel three times and put the incense sticks in front of the statue. For Buddhists in Thailand, incense is an important element of worship to pay respect to Buddha.They cover the Buddha statue with a thin golden leaf to honour Buddha teachings. In case of pain, the thin golden leaf shall be stuck at the same painful location on the Buddha statue.

Taken in: Thailand / Suphan Buri / Sanam Chai (show map)

Taken on: July 26, 2015

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