Buddhist ceremony [2006]

Bun Sanghayana (a revision of the Tripitaka with three pulpits) on Bun Mahaxat (the festival of Prince Vessantara, recitation of the Vessantara-Jataka) at Sala 80 at Vat Saen Sukharam on December 1, 2006. This photograph represents an offering of Kong Attha (sets of offering-gifts) to the monks who were given sermons and chanting of Sanghayana. The monks sitting from the left: Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, Pha Chanpheng Thanavaro, Abbot of Vat Muen Na Xomphou Aram and Pha Sak of Vat Saen Sukharam. The laywoman sitting on the right is Ms. Oun Hueane of Ban Phon Hueang. Chromogenic print.