Buddhist ceremony [2001]

Abhidhamma (analytical doctrine of the Buddhist canon) chanting ceremony for the corpse of Sathou Nyai Mao Manivangso, Abbot of Vat Xiengthong who passed away on Friday 19th January, 2001, corresponds to 10th day of waning moon of Deuan Nyee (second month of Buddhist calendar) B.E. 2543, heads by Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitta Mahathera, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam. This photo shows that Sathou Nyai Khamphay Phasouko, Abbot of Vat Phabattai (2nd from left ) and Sathou Bounthan Thammathinno, Abbot of Vat Xieng Mouan (3rd from left) chanting Yautmoug (Sermon of liberation, especially during funeral procession) of liberation (especially during the funeral ceremony).

Original material consists of: chromogenic print.