Thursday, 30 January 2020

Bringing The Bling At Mahagandhayon Monastery

Gold and shiny mosaic glass tiles are the style emphasis at Mahagandhayon. Not unusual for a Buddhist complex, just maxed out a bit at this monastery.

Side stupa, bathed in gold and covered in little alcoves, all with their own Buddha statue. Lily has been gilded.


Small figure, exhausted by the divine reflection. More stupas, more gold.

The gold keeps going and going.


The grounds, obsessively manicured and managed into a surreal existence. Still life Buddha, all about the tone yellow.

Bam! Inside the main stupa, the big Buddha is Mr Bling. Perfectly painted and lit, behind diamond-looking columns, he's just begging for some selfie action. Desire obliged.


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