Bhikkhuni

I believe this the name for the elderly female monks to be found in temples. I was in Ta Prohm this weekend and took this picture of one who had blessed me and tied an orange string on my wrist

There are many shrines within the temple so you are likely to meet a few of these ladies. If you ask them and make a very small donation, you can light some tapers, bow three times, then blow them out and leave them with others to smoke (see the photo after the next one).

This Bhikkhuni (I'm not sure of her title because there are different forms of Buddhism) at Preah Khan blew onto my head and brushed away ?evil spirits. She was very happy to have me take her photograph when I asked and laughed out loud when I showed it to her.

 

As you can see, with my seven day temple pass which lasts for a month, I am getting out and about and starting to recognise the various elements of the temple architecture and decoration. However, the overhelming beauty and skill is always amazing.

At Ta Proem (where parts of Tomb Raider were filmed). I am in my general gear - long sleeved white cotton top, and long trousers + sneakers for rough pavements.

 

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