g - Meditation Hut
These huts are scattered all over the monastery grounds and no two were a like. I really liked this one; it was tucked into a corner by the stupa. The thing I liked about it was the soft cushion in the center of the hut/gazebo (called a 'bale bengong´ by the locals) was covered by a paper umbrella that was draped in mosquito netting. When the wind blew the umbrella swung from its hook and the netting brushed the skin on my arms and knees. It was really soothing, like God stroking you while you are resting.
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