Scroll paining illustrating the Phra Vessandorn Birth Story, which is divided into 13 episodes marking events of his life
For Thai Buddhists in general, it is traditionally believed that the birth story of Phra Vessandorn is that of the last previous life before his birth becoming the Buddha. Depending on from which language it is translated into English his name might also be called Vessantara or Wetsandaun. The story is divided into 13 episodes and each episode marks an outstanding events of his life. The picture belongs to episode 5 Chuuchok Episodes of the Phra Vessandon Birth Story or Vessantara Jataka No. Episode Translation ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Thotsaphaun Ten Blessings 2 Himaphaan Himalayan Forest 3 Thaannakan Donations 4 Wan Phrawet Entrance into the Jungle 5 Chuuchok The Brahmin 6 Chulaphon Sparse Forest 7 Mahaaphon Thick Forest 8 Kumaan The Children 9 Matrii Maddi (Vessantara’s wife) 10 Sakkabap Indra’s Words 11 Mahaaraat The Great King 12 Chaukrasat The Six Royals 13 Nakonakan Return to the Kingdom Have a look for more information about scroll painting at or
Size: 3210px × 2900px
Location: Wat Sankkhanaram in Klang Yai, Ban Phue, Udon Thani, Thailand
Photo credit: © Horst Dammer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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