I'm in Lampang, just south of Chiangmai. Today my father ordained into monkhood. He's going to be a Thai monk for 8 days. A lot of people wonder if it's a permanent longtime vow but I just explained it.
People become monks here for several reasons. The custom here is that a man ordain for his family when he turns 20. I have been a monk before if you remember. Others become monk for superstitious reasons, hoping that the good deed they do will help improve their luck or wad away unhappiness. A lot of people also become monks because they are tired of the worldly ways, looking forge more spiritual means to understand the world.
Anyway, I do wish my dad good luck for the next week and hope that the good vibe is spread around to all our family and friends. Sathu.
Before our trip I fixed the dial on my camera. I also brought along an old film camera hoping to expose a few rolls. I tried to find a roll of film at a few camera shops and supermarket. They just laughed at me. It's a sad day. I didn't find a single roll.
Here are a few shots you might have already seen on Facebook. The quality is bad because I shot them with my phone again.
I'm also here to take a few days off as well. Doing a lot of resting and self-examining and forgiving and finding inspiration and sending great vibe back to all my friends and everyone else this week.
Have a nice day.
Pete Pithai.
People become monks here for several reasons. The custom here is that a man ordain for his family when he turns 20. I have been a monk before if you remember. Others become monk for superstitious reasons, hoping that the good deed they do will help improve their luck or wad away unhappiness. A lot of people also become monks because they are tired of the worldly ways, looking forge more spiritual means to understand the world.
Anyway, I do wish my dad good luck for the next week and hope that the good vibe is spread around to all our family and friends. Sathu.
Before our trip I fixed the dial on my camera. I also brought along an old film camera hoping to expose a few rolls. I tried to find a roll of film at a few camera shops and supermarket. They just laughed at me. It's a sad day. I didn't find a single roll.
Here are a few shots you might have already seen on Facebook. The quality is bad because I shot them with my phone again.
I'm also here to take a few days off as well. Doing a lot of resting and self-examining and forgiving and finding inspiration and sending great vibe back to all my friends and everyone else this week.
Have a nice day.
Pete Pithai.
One of my Sri Lankan friends told me that becoming a Buddhist Monk in Sri Lanka is a life-long commitment. Not like in our country. I am wondering what was missing on the way from India to Thailand.
ReplyDeleteWell I saw one monk in Sri Lanka getting paid to pick lotteries for people in the street. I'm glad it wasn't the main practice there cause he looked really shady, and I'm glad that sect isn't here with a strong presence either.
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