The Sangharaj Dhammayana Maha Thera (Bounthanh) and the important monks of Luang Prabang such as Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvaro Maha Thera, Abbot of Vat Khili, celebrate the completion of the main hall of Vat Sikhottaboun,Thakhek, Khammoune province, in 1971. King Sisavangvatthana gave as an...
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...
Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto (right) pays respect to the Buddhist Site Sanchi, where the Buddha's chest bone is contained, during his visit with Lao people in India 1969. On the left is Phra Maha Ammone, a Lao student in India, who acted as a guide. Original material consists of: silver gela...
Dakhineswar Temple, India. This postcard is from the collection of Sathou Khamchan Virachitto, the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, remembering his visit to India in 1957. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
The Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta, India. This postcard is from the collection of Sathou Khamchan Virachitto, the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, remembering his visit to India in 1957. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto, the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam (second from the left, standing) and some people from Luang Prabang are visiting Vat Sikhottaboun, Thakhek, Kammoune, which was built by him in 1966 . This photograph was taken in the 1970s. He was invited by Bounleuad Sanichanh. O...
Important print for tradition of Thoudong meditation (the thirteen practices of an ascetic monk) in Luang Prabang in 1the 1960s. Sathou Khamchan Virachitto, the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam (1920-2007), is practising Thoudong meditation in the forest at Ban Xiengmaen on the 10th of January, 1959. ...
Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitta Mahathera, (the Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam 1920-2007) is practising Parivassakam (Ritual retreat of purification) at Vat Pa Phon Phao in 1985. Original material consists of: chromogenic print