Emerald Buddha in Temple, Thailand

Feb. 29 Most beautiful and fabulous of all the temples in Asia, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, shrine of the kings of Siam, has seldom if ever before been open for photography. These rictures, just received from our staff correspondent, were taken by special permission and show something of its majesty and mystery. In every other Buddhist temple LIve monks Ind novices, headed by a Chief Abbot of the Temple. The King's Temple is, however, so exclusive and sacred, that no monk is permitted to stay within. Greatest treasure in tho Temple is the priceless Emerald Buddha, peat palladium of Siam, and the most pre4ous image of Buddha in exIstance. The Temple is part of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, enclosed in its double walls. The palace is no longer oocupied by the king, but the temple is feguently visited by him. onee a week th4 temple is open to the public, under many.tchful eyes cf -the guardians. Normally all photography is forbidden

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