Monks group portrait [1973]

Important print for the tradition of Thoudong meditation (the thirteen practices of an ascetic monk) in Luang Prabang. Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto, the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam (right) has lunch with Sathou Xaysamout Chotiko, the Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao (middle) and an anonymous monk after finishing practising Thoudong meditation in the forest at Ban Xiengmaen in 1973.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.