Taking Refuge
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 9:28AM
[chuck] in Dharma, Monywa, Other, Thambuddhei Paya, pigeons

This from Mohnyin Thambuddhei Paya (see Thambuddhei Paya and Thambuddhei Paya II). The giant king cobra, Mucalinda, rose up to protect Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment.  Appropriate place for two pigeons to escape the blazing afternoon sun in Monywa. Taking refuge in Buddha. 

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