Buddha’s Head In Bodhi Tree Roots
The head was one part of a sandstone Buddha image (at around the mid of 1600s) which fell off the main body onto the ground. Against the odds, it was gradually trapped into the roots of a constantly growing Bodhi tree.
WPC:Β Against the Odds
How absolutely interesting! π
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Isn’t it? Some hundreds of years ago…
Have a wonderful Friday, Pit! π
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That is just so odd! Amazing. π
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It really is… This is the most recognizable Buddha statue in Thailand.
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I’m not surprised. π
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Amazing how the universe works – a beautiful image about interconnections :o) xxx
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Hard to imagine how this works, but it’s amazingly done… Thank you for your comment. xxx
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You are very welcome Amy, have a wonderful weekend xxx
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Amazing…Thanks for sharing..would love to see this …:-)
take care
sriram
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It’s in Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam.
Thank you so much for spending time here, Sriram! π
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Its my pleasure Dear Amy…always…:-
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Cool picture. And the head is charged with a different meaning (different from the original one) by the roots.
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Well said, Tms. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. π
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This is so great! Thanks for the share Amyπ
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Thank you for visiting, Garfield! π Happy to share it with you. π
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I try to see Buddha in everything, but this photo makes it really easy! Great photo and description Amy~~
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Roots saved this Buddha head… Amazing.
So wonderful to know you try to see Buddha in everything. Thank you for your comment, Jet!
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Wow, that’s amazing! You see such interesting things, Amy. Thanks for the share. π
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The interweaving is beyond my imagination. Thank you for your comment, Ally. π
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It’s a pleasure!
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How I wish I’d got a shot like this when I went to Ayutthaya. But it was before digital photography when 24 or 36 frames on a film had to last a long time! π
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The digital camera has changed how we film forever. I still remember those days when I had to carry a couple of dozens of films and had to be careful where and how to shoot photos. π
Thank you for your comment, Helen!
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How very wonderful, and somehow so symbolic – the roots of Buddhist beliefs.
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Thank you, Tish for your insightful comment. It does serve as a symbol of the roots of Buddhist beliefs.
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That is absolutely astounding Amy! It looks to me as if the tree is protecting the treasure and keeping it safe. Such a wonderful thing to show us.
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People do think it serves a symbol of protection of their belief and the treasure. Appreciate your thoughtful comment, Sue! π
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Fascinating how nature and time can re-arrange. Thanks for showing us this sight.
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It can… slowly. Appreciate your comment, Sally. π
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this is stunning, Amy!! this like counting time to eternity, when you think how many year it took for nature and man to create this masterpiece…
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It really is amazing when you think about the process and time it took.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Alexandra! π
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This is a very famous Buddha tree, lucky you to see it π
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I was so moved when I was standing in front of it. π
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Sweet capture! π
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Glad I could share it with you, Tom. π
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How wonderful and so very, very beautiful.
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Thank you, Suzanne! So glad you enjoyed it. π
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Very wonderful! Best regards! Jule and their Can openers π
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Thank you, Jule and their Can openers! π
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WOW!!This is a fascinating shot.
Best regards-
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Thank you so much, Isabel!
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I just love this. It’s amazing Amy.
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Thank you, Sue! The tree roots has protected the Buddha statue for hundreds of years…
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Amazing.
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Isn’t it?! π
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Oh my, what a great image, Amy.
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Nicely framed by tree roots. Thank you for visiting, Valentina!
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Wonderful Amy! What was your favorite experience when you were in Thailand?
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Everything exceeded my expectation. It’s a beautiful and fascinating country, and we didn’t get to see much.. The heat in the afternoon is what I’m not used to,Thank but some days we go to the mall to eat and stay cool. π
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What a fascinating image
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Thank you for visiting, Gabe!
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He seems to be smiling. What a great shot!
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Thank you, Emilio! looks like Buddha is happy where he is. π
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Yup!
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That’s an amazing take on “against the odds”, Amy! Has to be a unique happenstance leading to this ‘Buddha tree’ π
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Great Image Amy … I love it. B&W was a good choice here!
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Amazing Amy .. I wonder if in time it will disappear?
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Great shot, and really powerful image
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