BENEATH the bridge at Wat Rong Khun, hundreds of sculpted hands reach desperately skyward—a powerful Buddhist allegory for souls ensnared by insatiable desire. The White Temple’s pristine exterior stands in stark contrast to its interior’s chaotic murals depicting demons and dystopian scenes, offering a pointed critique of humanity’s boundless greed. Much like Camus’ existential invitation to create meaning within an absurd universe, the temple challenges each visitor to embrace mindfulness over materialism. While some visitors hasten through its grounds, others pause in contemplation, confronted by the temple’s uncompromising reflection of our collective consciousness.