The Sangharaj Dhammayana Maha Thera (the Sangharaj of Laos) was received by Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. He was the first Buddhist monk who was received by the Pope - the meeting was arranged by Marcello ZAGO O.M.I Original material consists of: chromogenic print
Senior monks of Luang Prabang pose at the cremation ceremony of Thid Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thera, father of Sathou Nyai Khamchan Sukharam), at Vat Payatheub in 1971. The ceremony was presided by The Shangharaj Dhammayana Maha Thera. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
Chao Phethsaraj and his wife, Momh Aphimphone (aunt of Xavalith Yongjaiyout, the former Minister of Thailand) held a bronze casting ceremony of the Phrabang images at their private residence at Ban Naibeuang, Thonbouri, Thailand in 1956. The ceremony was attended by important monks such as Chao ...
Senior monks of Luang Prabang pose for a photo of remembrance at Vat Xienthong Rajavoravihan in 1936. Sitting from the left: Sathou Nyai Kaenchan Kajjayana Maha Thera (1892-1943) the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, Somdej Phra Sangharaj Dhammayana Maha Thera (Bounthan) (1892-1984) the Abbot of Vat ...
Phra Vongsavang, son of King Sisavangvatthana, receives alms from his grandmother, wife of King Sisavangvong, at the Royal Palace in 1961. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto, the Abbot of Vat Sean Sukharam, on the right stands his nephew, Phra Khamphoui Virachit . At that time he was a monk for the cremation of his grandfather Mai in 1965 (B.E. 2508) Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
Translation from Tham-Pali writing into Tham-Lao writing, created by Phra Louk Keo Khoun Manivong, the prime minister of Lao Buddhism Sangha, Vat That Luang, Neua, Vientiane. This potograph was sent by Phra Ajan Maha Phong Samaleuk, the Abbot of Onteu who was also general manager of the Buddhist...
The cremation ceremony of Pha Nya Luang Meuang Chanh (Ajan Thongdee), grandfather of Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto (the Abbot of Van Sean Sukharam), at the Khan River in 1925. Standing on the bamboo steps is Khammongkhoun Virachit, grandson of Ajan Thongdee. Original material consists of: sil...
Novice Khamchan Virachit (Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thera) at the age of 15. This photograph was taken when he studied at Vat Moummeuang Xiengrai province, Thailand in 1935 (B.A. 2478) Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto at the age of 45, the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam. This photograph was taken in Jekjidai Studio in 1965. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print