Wat Pak Khan, Luang Prabang

Novice monks at Wat Pak Khan, Luang Prabang (28 December 2005)


Wat Pak Khan (GPS: 19.89724, 102.1447), also written Wat Pakkhan and Vat Phak Khan, and in full, Wat Pak Khan Khammungkhun, is a small Lao temple in Luang Prabang. It is located along Sakarine Road, close to the confluence of the Nam Khan with the Mekong. The name Wat Pak Khan means "temple at the mouth of the Khan river". It is the first temple in Luang Prabang that I visited while Luang Prabang.

Just as with many other temples in Luang Prabang, Wat Pak Khan has quarters for novice monks. Most of these novices are very friendly and approachable. Within the sim of Wat Pak Khan is a seated Buddha image surrounded by smaller images.

The sim of Wat Pak Khan, as seen from the back portion. (28 December 2005)


Novice monks relaxing at Wat Pak Khan (28 December 2005)


The Buddha image inside Wat Pak Khan. (28 December 2005)


The monks' living quarters at Wat Pak Khan. (28 December 2005)


Details of the ceiling at Wat Pak Khan. (28 December 2005)

Wat Pak Khan is on the Map of Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Pak Khan on Google Street View

Wat Pak Khan (Jan 2016)

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