finds a cool place for a brief respite from the scorching sun - Bayon Temple, Cambodia

was created in 1344 A.D., and has been worshipped continuosly ever since - Wat Panan Choeng, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Great Buddha of Thailand stands 300 feet tall and 210 feet wide, and yes, that's me in the corner, slightly larger than his fingernail.

Panama City, Panama

Luang Prabang - Laos

Tens of thousands of lanterns released in unison at the Sansai Lantern Festival - Northern Thailand

Luang Prabang, Laos

Khao Khanab Nam - Krabi, Thailand

Toasting Coconut Husks - Sorong, Irian Jaya, Indonesia

A tree's roots completely envelop a Buddha image at Wat Mahathat, leaving only its head visible - Ayutthaya, Thailand

A young monk at Bayon Temple - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Intricate relief carvings adorn Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Pink elephant monument near the Grand Palace - Bangkok, Thailand

A monk descends many steps down from the monestery at Wat Pa Huak - Luang Prabang, Laos