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A garden of Buddhas inside Wat Choumkhong. The Buddhas show some of the 7 positions of Buddha (depending on the day of birth); eg. Monday Buddha – standing Buddha, with two hands up, meaning peace; Tuesday Buddha – reclining Buddha (not shown in photos); Conquering Evil Buddha – Lotus position with one hand resting on knee, and the other hand offering with the palm facing up; Wednesday Buddha – standing Buddha, holding a bowl for almsgiving; Thursday Buddha – Lotus position, in medititation; Sunday Buddha – standing Buddha with two hands crossed in front representing contemplation. Luang Prabang, Laos.