Giulio Zanni Posted October 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Kushinagar - India, Paranirvana Stupa, which commemorates the place where Buddha Shakyamuni died. Families come to cover the lying Buddha with robes. This was one of those circumstances where I felt compelled to lower the camera and just live in the moment. Leica CL + 18-56 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290084-paranirvana/?do=findComment&comment=3604370'>More sharing options...
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abrewer Posted October 2, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2018 Is this the famous "reclining buddha?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 2, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2018 Allan - There are many famous reclining Buddhas (I've photographed several in at least five countries), but perhaps may be the most revered. In honoring the story of the Buddha's life you can find representations of all stages throughout Asia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2018 Kushinagar - India, Paranirvana Stupa, which commemorates the place where Buddha Shakyamuni died. Families come to cover the lying Buddha with robes. This was one of those circumstances where I felt compelled to lower the camera and just live in the moment. Leica CL + 18-56 Yes, maybe the most famous one, but there is also one on Thailand who is pretty impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 2, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) Allan - There are many famous reclining Buddhas (I've photographed several in at least five countries), but perhaps may be the most revered. In honoring the story of the Buddha's life you can find representations of all stages throughout Asia. Yes, maybe the most famous one, but there is also one on Thailand who is pretty impressive Yes, this is the one in Wat Pho in Bangkok Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 2, 2018 by otto.f 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290084-paranirvana/?do=findComment&comment=3605088'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 2, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2018 And this is the one in Ayutthaya, one of the important cities of ancient Thailand. Or should I say Siam? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290084-paranirvana/?do=findComment&comment=3605095'>More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 3, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Cool thread of Buddhas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 3, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 3, 2018 Yes I very much like the last one with the head on a cushion of lotus flowers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted October 5, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 5, 2018 These are fabulous photos and an enormously entertaining thread. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and pics. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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