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Vat Vixun: The great Buddha meditating in samadhi, sitting in virasana (M.L.P.1920)

Both hands of this 5.64 meter high Buddha statue are resting in the lap, right hand on left. Two standing Buddha's flank the larger Buddha statue. Of gilded wood and dating from the Vetch century, they are in the walking posture in the the "Reassuring" attitude. Their wide shoulders, narrow hips, long thighs and very thin legs give them an extremely elegant profile.

There are also four other Buddha statues on the altar in old stuccoes masonry and sitting under seven-headed nagas. This architectural style is rare in Laos.

          
         

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