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Posts from Chiang Mai, Thailand

05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
A small lake in Umong complex where I attended a monk's talk, which if I remember right occurs twice a week. I got lucky and happened to be there on the right day. I wrote about the experience on luxagraf
05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
Before he reached enlightenment, the Buddha explored a number of supposed paths to bliss, one of which was asceticism, which is depicted here. This seems to be the only known carving of Buddha during the ascetic phase. Probably better that way since he looks a bit creepy. You can read more at luxagraf: You and I Are Disappearing
05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
Wat Umong has a network of caves and tunnels running uder the hillside in which you'll find little shines and Buddha's tucking to nooks and crannies. Read more at luxagraf: You and I Are Disappearing
05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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05/17/06 Guesthouse - Chang Mai // Chiang Mai // Thailand
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