Buddhist ceremony [1990]

The cremation of Novice Kat of Vat Si Bun Heuang at Vat Panyathueb on November 1, A.D.1990 (B.E.2533), under the ceremonial chairman of Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela (6th monk from the right who palms his hands), Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam. This photograph represents Pha Khamchan give the five precepts to lay people who participate in the cremation. Monks and novices from the right: 5.Pha Phummi Phalappatto, Abbot of Vat Nong Si Khun Meuang, 6.Pha Khamchan, 7.Pha Mao Manivangso, Abbot of Vat Xiang Thong Raxavolavihan, 8.Pha Khiaw Khantiko of Vat Saen Sukharam, 9.Pha Thongchan Thantachitto of Vat Saen Sukharam, 10.Pha One Keo Kittiphattho, Abbot of Vat Pak Khan, and 12.Pha Phoui Phasuko of Vat Saen Sukharam. Chromogenic print.