A MODEST bas-relief, approximately 8 feet wide and 3 feet high, in Wat Umong’s compound depicts the pivotal moment of Prince Siddhartha’s renunciation. He leaves behind luxury, symbolised by his loyal horse Kanthaka, who carries his royal umbrella—a mark of status. As Siddhartha approaches the sacred feet marked with Dhamma wheels, he bows in reverence, choosing a life of spiritual pursuit. In the next scene, Kanthaka returns without the umbrella, symbolising Siddhartha’s departure from worldly attachments. This moment marks the beginning of his journey to enlightenment as the Buddha, a story that continues to inspire those seeking wisdom and truth.