Buddhist ceremony [1996]

Phithi Theraphisek (a ceremony of sprinkle water) for Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, President of the Provicial Buddhist Fellowship Organization of Luang Prabang on his 76th Birthday Celebration at the Sim of Vat Saen Sukharam on October 22, 1996. The senior monks in the photograph, from the left in front: unidentified Chao Khun (a title unofficially used in speaking to or of monk of a higher rank; the right venerable) from Thailand and Pha One Ta Santapanya Thera, Abbot of Vat Manolom Sattharam. From the left at the back: Pha Ajan Maha Charun Vajirarangsi, Abbot of Vat Phon Pha Nao, Vientiane and Pha Bunbang Mahayana Thera, Abbot of Vat Xiang Lek. The layman standing in front is Mr. Bunyang Phongphichit, a nephew of Pha Khamchan. Chromogenic print.