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    Buddhists are cremated as they do not believe in any afterlife... one must do all of his good in this lifetime :) The ashes of royalty are kept in these Stupas. The ashes of ordinary people are kept in their family's home for a year and then relocated to a temple in the town where they were born.: by jlessing, Views[291]
         		 Stupas in Ayutthaya: by jlessing, Views[275]
         		 a traditional Thai house in Ayutthaya: by jlessing, Views[1377]
         		 Each slot corresponds to a different day of the week + daytime and nighttime. Visitors can place donations to the temple in the slot that corresponds to the day when they were born. Then, visitors can add oil to each candle to increase its light and thus increase the brightness and length of their own life.: by jlessing, Views[349]
         		 This painting depicts the King of Thailand fighting the King of Burma. The King of Thailand won: by jlessing, Views[636]
     
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         		 Visitors donate a small amount to get a piece of gold foil. They then pace the gold foil on the statues to give them their golden glow.: by jlessing, Views[243]
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         		 Ayutthaya: by jlessing, Views[253]
         		 The Reclining Buddha even has a golden pedicure!: by jlessing, Views[280]
     
    The Reclining Buddha in the old capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya. The robes of Buddha statues are changed for each season. This Buddha is wearing his rainy season outfit.: by jlessing, Views[249]
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         		 Our tour guide in front of the building that he used to explain how the roof represents the mind. The wings of the mythical Garuda are holding down the evil serpents. The mind is the good overpowering the evil.: by jlessing, Views[219]
         		 King Rama V studied in Europe. When he returned to Thailand he began constructing buildings in the European style. This building beautiful combines a European style building with a Thai style roof.: by jlessing, Views[348]
         		 The Grand Palace was also decorated with these Chinese paintings. The craftsmanship is so good that it has never been retouched despite the heat and humidity in Bagkok!: by jlessing, Views[214]
     
    Each color of these tiles that decorate the Grand palace represents a part of the human body: yellow = earth blue = water red = fire white = air: by jlessing, Views[216]
         		 The lotus flower: a symbol of purity: by jlessing, Views[440]
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         		 These statues are carrying the weight of suffering. The statue with its mouth closed carries suffering with him always. The statue with its mouth open is a wise monkey who no longer carries suffering. This is one goal of meditation.: by jlessing, Views[221]
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    The five heads of a serpent represent the virtues of a true Buddhist: by jlessing, Views[192]
         		 This statue was inspired by Hinduism. It stands in front of a temple to guard and protect the temple: by jlessing, Views[205]
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         		 The Grand Palace: by jlessing, Views[193]
     
    This is a statue of the Buddha in the style of meditation. I took a picture so that I can practice :): by jlessing, Views[181]
         		 The outside courtyard of the Marble Temple was lined with statues of the Buddha in different styles: by jlessing, Views[206]
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         		 The Marble Temple: by jlessing, Views[247]
         		 Jim pointed out the similarities between a Church and a Temple. Stained glass in the Marble Temple: by jlessing, Views[207]
     
    After praying to the Good Luck Buddha...a highlight of the trip!: by jlessing, Views[229]
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         		 A beautiful view from the Golden Mount Temple (we think that's what is was called): by jlessing, Views[241]
     
    Gong! I didn't really hit it :): by jlessing, Views[225]
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         		 Our Tuk Tuk driver: by jlessing, Views[204]
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