Female Buddhist leader and animist ascetic laughing in her cave above Ban Mai Singsamphan, Laos
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Ban Mai Singsamphan, LaosMore information:
This woman has taken a vow of silence and has lived in this cave for years. She claims to be a Buddha, as well as a Christ, reincarnation. Her beliefs seem primarily animist because of her many connections to the stones and rock formations around her cave. She has a small following of devout women from the village, who bring food and necessities to her cave.