Temple of Dawn [Tanka]

Temple of Dawn
stands by a river -
brown and wide,
a river both older
and younger than it

DAILY PHOTO: Bangkok from on High

Taken from Baiyoke Sky Hotel in the Summer of 2014

Taken from Wat Arun

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Arun from the River

Taken in the Summer of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in the Summer of 2014 in Bangkok

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Arun’s Saffron Banner

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun

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When I visited Wat Arun last year, this banner was wrapped around one of the upper tiers of the temple. It contained messages from around the world in various languages.  It functioned like the prayer boards that one sees at Shinto shrines in Japan. One can’t really see it from ground level.

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DAILY PHOTO: Elephant Garlands

Taken at Wat Arun in September of 2014

Taken at Wat Arun in September of 2014

DAILY PHOTO: Chinese Sage at Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

While built in the Thai-Khmeri style, Wat Arun displays a great deal of Chinese influence. It was built at a time with trade with China was thriving.

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

DAILY PHOTO: None Shall Pass

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.