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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  A Thai soldier prays during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND: Thai school children pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist women in Pattani, Thailand, pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for the speedy recovery of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks sign get well notes in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King, a former monk himself, has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai school children pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital  for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  A Thai soldier donates food to a Buddhist monk during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  A man donates food to a Buddhist monk during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the crowd accepting donations of food during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the crowd accepting donations of food during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the crowd accepting donations of food during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the crowd accepting donations of food during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the crowd accepting donations of food during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  A Buddhist monk prays during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND: Thai school children pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhists pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhists pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhists pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand, Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist women in Pattani, Thailand, pray during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  A Thai soldier checks motorcycles for bombs before the Tak Bat Sankatan in Pattani Saturday. People in the insurgency wracked southern provinces are supposed to leave their motorcycles parked with the seats up so authorities can check them for bombs. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman prays in the garden of Siriraj Hospital for the speedy recovery of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais light incense and pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais light incense and pray in the garden of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais light incense and pray in the garden of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for the speedy recovery of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai pop singers pray respects in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand who has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai Muslim woman signs a get well note in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand who has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai office workers pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for the speedy recovery of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand who has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman wearing a breathing mask for protection from H1N1 flu virus signs a get well note in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman wearing a breathing mask for protection from H1N1 flu virus signs a get well note in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family signs a get well note in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Members of the Thai military bring flowers to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai government officials sign get well notes  in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Flower garlands for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai school children pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital  for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai school children pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital  for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: People sign get well cards in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: People sign get well cards in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the crowd accepting donations of food during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani, Thailand Saturday. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 26, 2009 -- PATTANI, THAILAND:  A Thai soldier guards Buddhist monks during the Tak Bat Sankatan ceremony in Pattani Saturday. The Thai army has a large presence at these gatherings because the monks been targets of assassination by Muslim extremists battling the Thai government. Buddhists in Thailand's three southern most provinces gathered in Pattani Saturday, Sept 26 to celebrate Tak Bat Sankatan, the day Lord Buddha returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of his disciples and Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food. Buddhists monks representing the 266 "Wats" (temples) in the three provinces (Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala) processed through the crowd and were presented with food and gifts.   Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais light incense and pray in the garden of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais pray in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for the speedy recovery of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 22, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: People sign get well cards in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 81-year-old King of Thailand. The King has been admitted to hospital suffering from a fever. Doctors at Siriraj Hospital said the world's longest-serving monarch, had shown signs of fatigue and was being treated with antibiotics. King Bhumibol is deeply revered by most Thais and his health is a matter of public anxiety. His Majesty was admitted on Saturday suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. Doctors continued to treat the King with intravenous drips and antibiotics, hospital officials said. More than 3,500 people have come to the hospital to pray for the King's speedy recovery and to sign get well cards for him.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • 22 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Hindus participate in an evening procession to honor the goddess Durga on the last day of Navratri in Yangon. Navratri, literally "nine nights" is a Hindu festival devoted to the Goddess Durga. Navratri festival combines ritualistic puja (prayer) and fasting. Navratri in India follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated in September/October as Sharad Navratri. It's widely celebrated in countries in Southeast Asia that have large Hindu communities, including Myanmar (Burma). Many of Myanmar's Hindus are descendants of Indian civil servants and laborers who came to Myanmar when it was the British colony of Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Hindus participate in a procession to honor the goddess Durga on the last day of Navratri in the Sri Kali temple in Yangon. Navratri, literally "nine nights" is a Hindu festival devoted to the Goddess Durga. Navratri festival combines ritualistic puja (prayer) and fasting. Navratri in India follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated in September/October as Sharad Navratri. It's widely celebrated in countries in Southeast Asia that have large Hindu communities, including Myanmar (Burma). Many of Myanmar's Hindus are descendants of Indian civil servants and laborers who came to Myanmar when it was the British colony of Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Hindus pray in Sri Kali temple in Yangon to honor the goddess Durga on the last day of Navratri. Navratri, literally "nine nights" is a Hindu festival devoted to the Goddess Durga. Navratri festival combines ritualistic puja (prayer) and fasting. Navratri in India follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated in September/October as Sharad Navratri. It's widely celebrated in countries in Southeast Asia that have large Hindu communities, including Myanmar (Burma). Many of Myanmar's Hindus are descendants of Indian civil servants and laborers who came to Myanmar when it was the British colony of Burma.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  A Hindu man makes an offering to Sri Kali temple in Yangon. A statue of the Goddess Durga is behind him. Navratri, literally "nine nights" is a Hindu festival devoted to the Goddess Durga. Navratri festival combines ritualistic puja (prayer) and fasting. Navratri in India follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated in September/October as Sharad Navratri. It's widely celebrated in countries in Southeast Asia that have large Hindu communities, including Myanmar (Burma). Many of Myanmar's Hindus are descendants of Indian civil servants and laborers who came to Myanmar when it was the British colony of Burma. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Hindus line up at Sri Kali temple in Yangon to greet the goddess Durga on the last day of Navratri. Navratri, literally "nine nights" is a Hindu festival devoted to the Goddess Durga. Navratri festival combines ritualistic puja (prayer) and fasting. Navratri in India follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated in September/October as Sharad Navratri. It's widely celebrated in countries in Southeast Asia that have large Hindu communities, including Myanmar (Burma). Many of Myanmar's Hindus are descendants of Indian civil servants and laborers who came to Myanmar when it was the British colony of Burma.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wash monks' feet to make merit during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wash monks' feet to make merit during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND:  People present monks with flowers during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wash monks' feet to make merit during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People present monks with flowers during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People present monks with flowers during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People present monks with flowers during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: Buddhist monks line up before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People put flowers on the temple's car during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: A man makes merit by releasing birds before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: A man makes merit by releasing birds before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to the monks before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: A toy vendor walks down the street before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People ring prayers bells before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."<br />
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: A woman prays before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JULY 2014 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, SARABURI, THAILAND: People pray and make merit in the chapel housing a footprint of the Buddha before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monks by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  A man prays before placing flowers on the truck carrying the Buddha during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  A woman prays in front of the Mondop (chapel) before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  People pray and walk around the Mondop (chapel) at Wat Phra Phutthabat before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: Monks walk into a chapel at Wat Phra Phutthabat during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A woman prays as monks past her during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: Buddhist monks climb the stairway to the Mondop (chapel that houses the footprint) before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: Buddhist monks climb the stairway to the Mondop (chapel that houses the footprint) before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk through the crowd before climbing the stairway to the Mondop (chapel that houses the footprint) before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A woman washes a monk feet during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A woman washes a monk feet during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A woman talks to a Buddhist monk during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A woman washes a monk feet during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A monk receives flowers from the crowd during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A monk receives flowers from the crowd during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A monk receives flowers from the crowd during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: A woman and her dog wait to present flowers to monks during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to monks during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: People wait to present flowers to monks during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: An elderly woman at the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND: People buy flowers from a little girl during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  People in a chanting service during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:   A senior monk leads novices in a chanting service during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  People in a chanting service during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  Flower vendors set out "dancing lady ginger" flowers for people to buy during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  Flower vendors set out "dancing lady ginger" flowers for people to buy during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  People ring prayer bells during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  People ring prayer bells during the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  A woman prays at the footprint of Buddha in the Mondop (chapel that houses the footprint) before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  A woman prays before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2013 - PHRA PHUTTHABAT, THAILAND:  A man prays at the footprint of Buddha in the Mondop (chapel that houses the footprint) before the Tak Bat Dok Mai at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province of Thailand, Monday, July 22. Wat Phra Phutthabat is famous for the way it marks the beginning of Vassa, the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada monks and nuns. The temple is highly revered in Thailand because it houses a footstep of the Buddha. On the first day of Vassa (or Buddhist Lent) people come to the temple to "make merit" and present the monks there with dancing lady ginger flowers, which only bloom in the weeks leading up Vassa. They also present monks with candles and wash their feet. During Vassa, monks and nuns remain inside monasteries and temple grounds, devoting their time to intensive meditation and study. Laypeople support the monastic sangha by bringing food, candles and other offerings to temples. Laypeople also often observe Vassa by giving up something, such as smoking or eating meat. For this reason, westerners sometimes call Vassa the "Buddhist Lent."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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