During the period of Buddhist Lent (July to October) Monk Sisuvan is dedicated to his study of the Pali script, the language used for chants in Buddhist ceremonies. Every day he rises at 4 o’clock in the morning to pay homage to Lord Buddha. For the ninety days of Buddhist Lent he meditates, chants and [...]
A remarkable tricoloured gold Buddha image in a village in Vientiane province has drawn many visitors and donations since it was uncovered four years ago, but its origins remain a mystery. Since the unique Pha Tongsamsy image was revealed to the public in 2006, generous local people and foreigners have donated enough money to build [...]
A bright and sunny morning saw thousands of Buddhists around the country bringing offerings to make merit at their local temples yesterday, even though it was not a public holiday. The sound of monks and novices chanting the saiyanto echoed loudly around every temple, bringing smiles to the faces of believers. Temple-goers made offerings which [...]
Saravan province in southern Laos is one of the few remaining areas in the country where traditional Lao art and culture flourish. For years, the local people of the region have dedicated time, energy and resources to the upkeep of historical landmarks and significant cultural icons. The most iconic of these landmarks is the Phokhem [...]
His kind spirit lives on, filling people with a sense of goodness and morality. His death on June 16 at That Luang Neua temple in Vientiane, is a constant reminder of sadness and loss. Despite heavy rains, thousands of Lao Buddhists including prominent country leaders and government officials turned out to mourn the loss of [...]
(KPL) Mr. Sisavath Keobounphanh, Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction received at his office on 19 July a courtesy visit of the Secretary General of the World Buddhist Summit, Hiroshi Fujikura. Hiroshi Fujikura arrived Vientiane last week to attend Venerable Pramaha Vichit Singharaj’s cremation.
(KPL) President Choummaly Sayasone, along with other Party and State leaders, monks from Vietnam, Japan, Thailand and Laos, and members of the public paid their last respects to the late Venerable Pramaha Vichit Singharaj, former President of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation at his cremation on Saturday. Reading a moving eulogy, Standing Deputy Prime Minister [...]
If you’re travelling to Champassak town, don’t forget to take a look at Chomphet village in Pakxe district. About 14km from the provincial capital along Route 13, you will see the head of a huge Buddha image rising above the treetops. Built with the support of devout Buddhists in the country, the giant Buddha is [...]
Surrounded by verdant scenery and imbued with a peaceful atmosphere alongside the Nam Ngum River in a rural area of Vientiane, a temple commands the respect of all who come to worship the imposing Buddha image housed here. Those who have never before ventured to Thaxang temple in Pakngum district may wonder why so many [...]
To salute the upcoming 450 year anniversary of the transfer of the Lao capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Vientiane Times is publishing a series of stories related to the history of Laos. As the only temple left standing after the sacking of Vientiane by Siamese feudal armies in the reign of Chao Anouvong, Vat [...]
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