Monks with lay people [1966]

Monks from left to right: Phra Lakkham Viravisoutthikhoun (Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitamahathara) abbot of Vat Saen Soukharam and a chief monk of provincial Buddhist Sangha of Luang Prabang, Sathou Maha Chansouk Phongdara (Ajan Chansouk Phongdara) and Sathou Nyai Ounheuan Hasapanyo (Soukhaphoun) of Vat Nong. Woman sitting in front of them is Ms. Thongkhambay posing for a portrait in front of Sim of Vat Saen Soukharam on 18th March, 1966. Phra Maha Chansouk sent this photo to Sthou Ounheuan, there is message on the verso of this photo that " if who known every thing that is not true, who know all have a little bit of mistake, who want to shelter other people you should do yourself as well, the goodness is the best policy " From Chansouk Phongdara on 18th March B.E.2508.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.