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December 2006 John Glines

Standing Buddha at the back of the temple

The hands are in the position of Calming the Ocean (abhaya mudra). This gesture, known
as "ham samut" (in Thai), is symbolic of the Buddha's mastery over the passions.
Haw Pha Kaew, Vientiane, Laos


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