Monk individual portrait [1937]

Novice Khamchan Virachit''or''Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto,abbot of Vat Saen Sukaram Luangprabang.this photo taken at the same time during studies Dhamma in Bangkok at Vat Benchamaborphit Bangkok between C.E1936-1937 at the age 17 years old,graduate the scond grade of Pali Dhamma translator of second level first and level second then turn back to Luangprabang,at the same time his family had got some problems so he decide stop novice to help them.C.E1941 he ordained be a monk by age 21 years old at Vat Saen and lives here until C.E2007.through ordained self behave seriously in Dhamma-discipline became heart and leader of Buddhist Sangha fellowship of Laos,he has alots successful uncount,but Vat Saen is one sample reflect(construction).Sathou Nyai Khamchan Viarachitto died in Sept.C.E2007,87 years old at vat Saen Sukaram Luangprabang.This photo was taken in C.E1937.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.