Customers shop at a religious store Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in Bangkok, Thailand, in preparation for upcoming Buddhist Lent. The tradition of Buddhist Lent dates back to early Buddhism in India when all holy men spent three months of the rainy season in a permanent building. Buddhist Lent calls for no unnecessary travel in an effort to avoid stepping on young rice plants. The celebration of the beginning of Buddhist Lent is marked by candles being presented to monks and other officials. Buddhist Lent in Thailand this year is set for July 21st. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)

A Thai man spray paints Buddhist statues at a factory in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in preparation for upcoming Buddhist Lent. (AP Photo /David Longstreath)

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