August, 2013
Golden Buddha statues rise above the colored rooftops , intricately designed temples glimmer in the sunlight, scattered throughout the lush green mountainside. This is Thailand from the birds eye view. Beyond the beauty, deep inside the country, you will notice that there are small spirit houses in every home, store, and business built for the spirits. Early in the morning, the smoke of incense rises to the sky. The Buddhist people seek to appease the spirits. Chanting prayers and bringing offerings of fruit, flowers and water will bring them blessing and ensure that the spirits will not harm them. This is their connection with the spiritual world.