DAILY PHOTO: Pha That Luang, Vientiane

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DAILY PHOTO: Wat Phramahathat Rajbovoravihane, Luang Prabang

DAILY PHOTO: Black Stupa, Vientiane

That Dam Stupa (no, that is not a misspelling of a vulgarity)

They say that a seven-headed Naga lives inside and has protected Laos from a Siamese invasion. (But, I did not see said Naga, and can give no testament.)

DAILY PHOTO: Happy Valley Buddhist Temple [a.k.a. Shedup Choepelling Gompa]

Buddha Echo [Haiku]

silent Buddhas
echo down a line
to the grand stupa.

DAILY PHOTO: Buddhist Ruins of Udayagiri

DAILY PHOTO: Stupa & Butter Lamp Shack at Do-Drul Chorten

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DAILY PHOTO: Kurseong Blues

Ancient Stupas [Haiku]

ancient stupas:
worn, pocked, and chipped;
age makes character

Forest Stupa [Tanka]

a stone monument
stands on the forest path;
i stop,
paying my respects
to the unknown esteemed