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Under the Big Jackfruit Tree

Once, in a village as lively as could be, there stood a grand old jackfruit tree. Its branches spread wide, offering shade, and its fruit so sweet, never decayed.

The village thai has a temple thai high on the mountain .

Under this tree, children would play, singing and laughing all through the day. On a bright and sunny afternoon, they spotted a path leading to the moon.

Children playing under a big jackfruit tree on a sunny afternoon, discovering a mysterious path.

With giggles and grins, off they went, to the temple where their days were spent. The temple high on the mountain steep, with secrets and stories it kept deep.

Children beginning to climb a steep mountain path with an ancient temple visible at the top.

They reached a bell-like pagoda grand, sparkling bright above the land. 'Ding-dong, ding-dong,' rang the temple bell, in harmony, casting its spell.

A glittering pagoda with a large bell perched at the top of the mountain, surrounded by lush greenery.

In the temple, women in sarongs bright, and men in Morhom shirts, what a sight! They welcomed the kids with joyful cheer, their colorful clothes bringing them near.

Women wearing dyed sarongs and men dressed in Morhom shirts inside the temple, greeting the children.

Wat Hin Thaen, like a white junk, roamed, with a Buddha image so warmly homed. 'Let's ask for blessings,' said Tommy with glee, 'under the big white Bodhi tree!'

A grand temple resembling a ship with a large serene Buddha statue, surrounded by a Bodhi tree.

The white church, oh beautiful indeed, with spots for blessings anyone could read. Mighty Thao Wetsuwansuwan was his name, his protective spirit, like a kindling flame.

A striking white church with enchanting architecture, a place to ask for the blessings of Thao Wetsuwansuwan.

By the river, a boat so grand, promised adventure, oh how grand! 'Let's sail home the other way,' they exclaimed, 'on the rippling water, not the same.'

A large, ornate boat floating in the river near the temple, sparkling in the sunlight.

Back home by the jackfruit tree, sat they, chatting with mom in the twilight bay. Tales of temples, of bells and songs, under the stars where they belonged.

Children sitting and talking with their mother under the big jackfruit tree as twilight falls.

'Oh how we love the temple's charm, and its bell, an airy alarm,' they chorused with laughter bright, 'can we visit again tomorrow night?'

Children expressing their love for the temple and its enchanting bell to their mother, under a starry sky.

The Thai-style pavilion whispered dreams, of adventures, and rippling streams. 'In our hearts, forever we'll keep, the stories of the temple, as we sleep.'

A beautiful Thai-style pavilion glowing under the starlight, surrounded by serene nature.

And under the big jackfruit tree, this place they'll love eternally. With dreams of temples high and grand, in this magical, whimsical land.

The grand jackfruit tree at night, under a clear sky full of stars with the temple glowing in the distance.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Tommy felt when he saw the beautiful pagoda for the first time?
  • Why do you think the children enjoyed their visit to the temple so much?
  • What do you think is special about sharing stories with family?

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