Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Wat Suan Dok~ Chiang Mai... temple dog
Every wat has their share of dogs. The dogs seem to learn quick that wats are one place they will not be kicked out of. Wat Suan Dok had a few roving packs of dogs. They seemed friendly enough during the day, but I wouldn't want to walk through there at night unescorted.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Wat Suan Dok~ Chiang Mai
Wat Suan Dok is the final resting place of many of the old rulers of Chiang Mai. Their revered ashes are entombed in these chedi. There is a whole field of white washed chedi behind the main assembly hall. All the white sculpted spires were beautiful in the multi-colored afterglow of sunset.
Wat Suan Dok~ Chiang Mai
Up close view of the glass mosaics decorating the frontispiece of the main assembly hall.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Wat Jed Yod~ Chiang, Mai
A full view of the old wat, and a closer look at it's central towers. A beautiful and quiet sanctuary amidst the bustle of the Chiang Mai commerce district. Being there felt like stepping back in time.
Wat Jed Yod~ Chiang, Mai
The main assembly hall, a modern structure, and currently in use for the evening service. The sound of about a dozen chanting monks filled the evening air as I explored the grounds, which I had all to myself.
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