We meander around the Grand Palace of Thailand admiring the ornate temples and buildings that were once places of worship and home to the King. At every turn, I see urn planters, filled with water, to float the beautiful lotus flowers of spiritual significance. Here, the pink lotus is in…
The Grand Palace of Thailand is a royal complex of ceremonial halls, temples, and buildings that stand tribute to the city of Bangkok. From 1782 to 1932, the palace was home to kings, staff, servants, elephants, and government offices. Today, the king no longer rules Thailand–but serves as a beloved…
Over ninety percent of Thai people are Buddhists. The temples are graced with statues of Buddha in different positions to relay messages of kindness, enlightenment and gratitude. I took this photo of the reclining Buddha, draped in saffron, at at temple called Wat Yai Chi Mongkiol. With this…