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Thai Monk

If you are a real Thai buddhist, you probably know about 'buat phra' or becoming a monk for your mother. Since the very old times, Thai people believe that all Thai men have to become a monk when they reach the age of 20. The reason being is to do it for your mother so when she died she would hold on to your monk's robe and go to heaven.

As I am a buddhist, I decided to follow the Thai tradition and become a monk. I also wanted to make up for all the bad things I have done to my family and my friend, Richard. So, this is the least I could do.


 Date Item Title Author
Friday, 15 April 2005 Showing Respect to Relations Panrit "Gor" Daoruang
Friday, 15 April 2005 Hair-Shaving Ceremony Panrit "Gor" Daoruang
Friday, 15 April 2005 Telling the Local Shrines Panrit "Gor" Daoruang
Sunday, 17 April 2005 Shaving Hair Ceremony Richard Barrow
Monday, 18 April 2005 Chanting and a Sermon Richard Barrow
Tuesday, 19 April 2005 The Procession around the Temple Richard Barrow
Wednesday, 20 April 2005 Ordination as a Monk Richard Barrow
Thursday, 21 April 2005 Ordination of a Thai Monk II Richard Barrow
Tuesday, 26 April 2005 Morning Alms Round Richard Barrow
Wednesday, 27 April 2005 What do Monks eat for Breakfast? Richard Barrow
Sunday, 08 May 2005 227 Rules for Monks Richard Barrow
Monday, 09 May 2005 Life in a Thai Temple Richard Barrow
Friday, 13 May 2005 Leaving the Monkhood Richard Barrow

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