Phuket abbot suspended over ‘irregular’ statues

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Phuket abbot suspended over ‘irregular’ statues

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: The Abbot of Phra Nag Sang Temple in Thalang has been suspended from duty for a breach of the monkhood’s code of conduct after a rash of complaints over several statues at the popular temple.

 

The news came at meeting at Tha Reua Temple in Thalang yesterday (Nov 24), presided over by Phra Ratchasirimunee, the head monk overseeing the administration of all temples in Phuket.

Joining him were Phra Kru Metta Pirom, Abbot of Wat Mongkol Nimit in Phuket Town and head monk overseeing the administration of all temples within the diocese of Muang Phuket, as well as Phuket Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung and Winya Paladkwa, the chief of the Phuket office of the National Office of Buddhism.
 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-abbot-suspended-over-irregular-statues-64865.php#oW1JoEsBJUrioV7y.97

 

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-11-25

 

 

 

[Thaiwrath]

Phuket abbot suspended for having Buddha statue with tits ! 

Edited November 25, 2017 by Thaiwrath

[saakura]

Maybe the head monk is probably eating too many mushrooms.

[paz]

8 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said:

Phuket abbot suspended for having Buddha statue with tits.

Focus shifted somehow? Assault rifles and handgranades are not exactly accepted Buddhist decoration elements.

Edited November 25, 2017 by paz

[BigBadGeordie]

3 hours ago, paz said:

Focus shifted somehow? Assault rifles and handgranades are not exactly accepted Buddhist decoration elements.

"brandhishing a machine gun and a stupa painted all pink, instead of the traditional all white."

 

Think you are missing the point here. Pink, yes pink, now we understand. It was not the +×+++++!+ Baht allegedly stolen but, PINK.
 

[chickenslegs]

3 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Phuket abbot suspended for having Buddha statue with tits ! 

Not a Buddha statue but Ramayana or Ramakien giant. I think these giants are from Hindu origins and meant to protect the temple or Buddha - hence the armoury of weapons.

(I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong).

 

Talking of giant statues with tits - This one at the pier on Koh Samet is the mermaid from a Thai folk tale. She has always been naked, but last time I visited the island she was wearing an enormous T-shirt - wonder why?

 

Not my photo - found on the internet.

 

 

[Kerryd]

Odd, the Phuket News seems to be "offline" for some reason now.

Too much traffic or too much controversy ?

[RichardColeman]

I believe the abbot was quoted as saying "Ahh, Phuket"   (Thai translation)

Edited November 26, 2017 by RichardColeman

[mentalcolonization]

The monk must have been watching to many " Rambo " movies

[Emster23]

I like the guardian portrayed as a woman, or at least a tranny. Modern weapons? Why not? At one time a big sword was a "modern weapon". Like the adage "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight". Those demons have been buying American arms, creating many jobs bigly.

[thaiguzzi]

Nice nipples.

[PETERTHEEATER]

16 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Phuket abbot suspended for having Buddha statue with tits ! 

The istatue in the header image is not a depiction of the Buddha.

[Kerryd]

It seems the Phuket News site is back up again. There's a couple additional pictures (of the temple) and a bit more to the article. 

The 35m high statue of "Luang Por Chaem" apparently was poorly crafted:


As well as the "Yak" with the big boobs, automatic rifle and grenades.

"Among the irregular erections at the temple flamed by people in comments online, in addition to the “poorly crafted” image of the much-respected Luang Por Chaem, are a Yak (“giant”) with large exposed breasts brandhishing a machine gun"

(note: Not my spelling, grammar or vocabulary !)

 

[KarenBravo]

Anyone remember the Superman Buddha at Kata temple? Was a long time ago. A standing Buddha with one arm upraised with a clenched fist.

It was taken down and the abbot fired.

[Sir Dude]

No shortage of senile old abbots around doing whatever the hell they want.

[tryasimight]

8 hours ago, Emster23 said:

I like the guardian portrayed as a woman, or at least a tranny. Modern weapons? Why not? At one time a big sword was a "modern weapon". Like the adage "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight". Those demons have been buying American arms, creating many jobs bigly.

Bigly? .... No further comment required or needed.