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The Banyan

The term "Banyan" is generally applied to all the Bay Tree fig species. This one is at Wat Visoun monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos. The special significance of the Banyan is that Buddha is supposed to have attained enlightenment while sitting under one.
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©UdoSm said:

Gorgeous...
4 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Wow ! Impressive, George !
4 years ago ( translate )

Simone Maurel said:

sérénité...
4 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Zen !!! Happy Sunday, George !!!!
4 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Excellent colours and interesting notes George
4 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Phenomenal shot! Stay well!

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4 years ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

I remember Luang Prabang so well.....beautiful place, George.
Lovely shot too!
4 years ago

Pam J said:

THE GOLDEN ONE WHO HOLDS US ALL IN HIS HANDS
4 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Simply b eautiful !!
4 years ago

Rainer Blankermann said:

A beautiful shot. Thanks for the text, George. It was helpful!
4 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A wonderful tree George and interesting notes.
4 years ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Un lieu de culte si beau à admirer avec cet arbre qui fait toute la différence !
4 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Das haben sie unter diesen Baum richtig schön gemacht lieber George,sehr schön ist dieser Anblick und danke auch für die Info dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )