Cambodia Travel Haiku - Royal Palace's Diamond Studded Buddhas Poem by john tiong chunghoo

Phnom Penh Royal Palace
diamond studded buddhas
steal our hearts

Phnom Penh Royal Palace
lining the buddha's robe
diamonds

Diamond studded Buddhas
flashing also in my mind
desire the cause of sufferings

Diamonds on Buddhas
flashing also in my mind
how to give up all desires

The unforgettable treasures exhibited at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh were the numerous diamond studded buddhas and jade buddha. They were magnificent especially diamonds on the buddhas many of which are big as marbles. They sparkle and some are yellowish in colour. The Royal Palace holds the most number of diamond studded buddhas at any one place. Diamonds were found in Cambodia in the old days.





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