Monk and Doorway, Bangkok, 2008
I take lot of photos of windows and doorways on my travels. You never know what you're going to find down a passageway.
I've been with travellers who knock on large doors in castles and cathedrals wherever they go - just to see who will open them, so it seems we nutty people with a fascination for buildings are around the place. It comforts me.
Me - I'm forever looking for what is around the corner or down the lane. I look down passageways, out windows and through doors - just to see what is there. It has to be done.
I found this monk in a courtyard in Bangkok, quiet in contemplation.He stood there for ages, just watching whatever he was watching. He was so peaceful.
One of my dream holidays is to travel to Chiang Mai and spend a week at Wot Doi Suthep learning about Buddhist meditation - what a great way to do very, very little in an incredibly beautiful place.
Until I get that dream holiday, I'm just going to have to ponder this monk, pondering whatever he may be pondering.
This is one of my favorite photos I've taken in my life.
Hi Pand,
ReplyDeleteChiang Mai is a wonderful place - even for a non-Buddhist like me.
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Cheers
PM
You should blow up and frame this one. Until you get to your dream destination, you could meditate at home whilst looking at this.
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