Wats Collection

Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Detail of Buddha statue at Wat Phra Keo, original location of the Emerald Buddha, seized by the Thais in 1778 and taken to Bangkok, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist deity at Wat Sene temple, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Advert for Hector Powe
Tailor Hector Powe advertises uniforms for women. Date: 1939

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wats doing
The Caption reads W.A.Ts Doing? Women were called up from early in 1941 and this little lass may well be in the Womens Auxiliary Territorial Service. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1941

Dame Helen Gwynne Vaughan, director of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, inspects the WATS (Womens Auxiliary Territorial Service) in camp at Caernarvon, Wales. Picture tane 16th August 1939

Buddha statue, Wat Velouvanaram, Bussy Saint Georges, Seine et Marne, France, Europe

Bedford military truck Girls of Wide Area Telephone Service, WW2. Creator: Unknown
Bedford military truck Girls of Wide Area Telephone Service, WW2

Towers Of Angkor Wat And Lake

Reclining Buddha At Wat Pho, Close Up

Reclining Buddha At Wat Pho, Low Angle View

WW2 - British Serviceman arm-in-arm with his ATS Girl
WW2 - W.A.T.S. the use of worrying? - A British soldier and his ladyfriend, who is part of the Auxiliary Territorial Service for Women (ATS). Date: circa 1940

Naga dragons on the main bot of the temple of Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chedis (stupas) a the temple of Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Poh temple, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) and Chao Phraya River at sunset, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant Buddha image at Wat Plai Laem on the North East coast of Koh Samui, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stupa at Wat Han Chey, Kampong Cham, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Han Chey, Kampong Cham, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Details of roof of Wat Han Chey, Kampong Cham, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stupas at Wat Nokor, Kampong Cham, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Group of Buddhist monks praying at Wat Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist monk walking around Wat Suan Dok Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colourful stupa at Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue of standing Buddha and monks, Pha That Luang temple, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Ratburana, Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk walking past Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Tra Phang Thong, Sukhothai Historical Park (Muangkao), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha images, Wat Chalong, Phuket Island, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Botum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk, Wat Xieng Thong, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Mai, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reciling Buddha statue, Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Po), a temple that predates the citys foundation, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Benjamabophit (Marble Temple), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Sisaket, built on the order of Chao Anou, last king of Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reclining Buddha, Red Chapel, Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Sisaket, built on the orders of Chao Anou, last king of Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Phra Keo, original location of the Emerald Buddha, seized by the Thais in 1778 and taken to Bangkok, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhas at Sukhothai Traimit temple, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Detail, Wat Chum Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Phra That Chedi Luang at Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Wats: Exploring the Spiritual Essence of Southeast Asia and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Wats, as we embark on a captivating journey through some of the most revered Buddhist temples across Southeast Asia and beyond. In Bangkok, Thailand, lies Wat Pho, home to the awe-inspiring Reclining Buddha. This colossal statue, nestled within its ornate surroundings, showcases the grandeur and serenity that defines this sacred site. Venturing further into Thailand's capital city is Wat Phra Keo, where one can marvel at the intricate details adorning the Buddha statue. Originally housing the Emerald Buddha before it found its current abode in Bangkok's Grand Palace complex. Traveling north to Luang Prabang in Laos takes us to Wat Sene temple. Here, a magnificent Buddhist deity stands tall amidst an atmosphere of tranquility and devotion. Chiang Rai beckons with its own unique charm as we discover a hidden gem—a resplendent Buddhist temple tucked away from bustling streets. Its serene ambiance invites visitors to find solace amidst their spiritual quest. Beyond religious contexts lie intriguing glimpses into history; an advert for Hector Powe captures our attention while reflecting on bygone eras. Meanwhile, John Foxe's woodcut depicting Thomas Hawkes and Thomas Watts' burning during tumultuous times reminds us of humanity's struggles throughout history. Even amid World War II chaos emerges moments of lightness; a comic postcard featuring Wats adds humor to those dark days. And let us not forget about remarkable women like Dame Helen Gwynne Vaughan—director of Auxiliary Territorial Service—who defied societal norms and made significant contributions during wartime. Finally, transcending geographical boundaries brings us to France's Bussy Saint Georges—where Wat Velouvanaram houses a stunning Buddha statue—an unexpected sanctuary outside Asia itself. Join us as we unravel tales steeped in spirituality, cultural heritage, and historical significance and can not just mere structures.