webfact Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 A six-pack worth going to hell for! Fitness monk wows internet and TV Pictures of a monk with a tight six-pack sent Thai social media and television into meltdown. Featured on the page of Suraseki Khwathijak the poster said: "You know right - doing fitness is not considered an activity for monks. But I'm giving it a go. Put some whey in the alms bowl!" Thai netizens reacted with collective comments of "wowser" , "be my trainer PLEASE!" and many admitted it had inspired them to go out and immediately make merit. While some accepted doing fitness could be a sin for a monk - but it was worth going to hell for! Sanook featured the story that was also on Channel 3 news. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-11-29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, webfact said: many admitted it had inspired them to go out and immediately make merit For what reason? Do they think they're buying their way to a better body? Or perhaps some women thought they may get the chance to experience a monk that that first-hand. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 11 minutes ago, webfact said: "You know right - doing fitness is not considered an activity for monks. But I'm giving it a go. Put some whey in the alms bowl!" Is this what Buddhism is about? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: "You know right - doing fitness is not considered an activity for monks. But I'm giving it a go. Put some whey in the alms bowl!" He's just begging to be defrocked. Get more pics for his FB page. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 53 minutes ago, rkidlad said: Is this what Buddhism is about? Shoalin monks seem to think so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enoon Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 Headline should read: "Bodybuilder posts photoshopped images of himself while doing obligatory 2 weeks in saffron". Monk-hunk, media-junk. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Never mind, soon it'll be Christmas and he'll be a wai in a manger. Meantime, he can come and visit me and my b/f any time he likes. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onera1961 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 NO before and after picture? And face hiding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Artisi said: Shoalin monks seem to think so. Shaolin monks think posting pics of their abs is what Buddhism is about? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I better not let my wife see this,just hope she has not seen it on facebook or whatever,if she disapears into the bedroom and comes out sometime later looking slightly flushed,i guess she will have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 And what proves that it is really a monk ? ... nothing ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: You know right - doing fitness is not considered an activity for monks. But I'm giving it a go. Put some whey in the alms bowl!" And some 'Deca in the syringe .. Whey-hey indeed .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 hours ago, bluesofa said: For what reason? Do they think they're buying their way to a better body? Or perhaps some women thought they may get the chance to experience a monk that that first-hand. My 56 year old female neighbor asked me on which dating website she can find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jts-khorat Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 hours ago, bluesofa said: For what reason? Do they think they're buying their way to a better body? Or perhaps some women thought they may get the chance to experience a monk that that first-hand. From the Vinaya: - asking for finer alms food: a Dukkhata offense ('wrongdoing', entailing confession) - eating finer alms specifically food asked for: a Pācittiya offense ('discourteous acts to be acknowledged', entailing confession and probably forfeiture) Being overly attached to one's own body is obviously a direct contradiction to Buddhist teaching on top of that, so repeat offending might lead to him finally asked to disrobe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZeVonderBearz Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 How does he manage to get that ripped when he eats one meal a day - containing mostly processed 7/11 food that he has to beg for each morning. Plus all the hours he dedicates to cleaning the temple, doing good for the community, studying Buddhism, shopping for the new iPad, etc 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Give the man some nunchakus and a movie contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 To all you complainers,he looks a hell of a lot better then most monks i see wobbling around.!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, jts-khorat said: so repeat offending might lead to him finally asked to disrobe. Thats what tons of women are waiting for: for him to take that robe off. Preferably in front of a webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 3 hours ago, observer90210 said: And what proves that it is really a monk ? ... nothing ! Shave head, Saffron robe, No flip flops. check, Good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Quote 2 hours ago, jts-khorat said: so repeat offending might lead to him finally asked to disrobe. 10 minutes ago, Bob12345 said: Thats what tons of women are waiting for: for him to take that robe off. Preferably in front of a webcam. maybe not the best idea Edited November 29, 2018 by stanleycoin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Obsessive in one form or another. .....and so it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 hours ago, jts-khorat said: From the Vinaya: - asking for finer alms food: a Dukkhata offense ('wrongdoing', entailing confession) - eating finer alms specifically food asked for: a Pācittiya offense ('discourteous acts to be acknowledged', entailing confession and probably forfeiture) Being overly attached to one's own body is obviously a direct contradiction to Buddhist teaching on top of that, so repeat offending might lead to him finally asked to disrobe. If Buddha lived today, he would be much more tolerant than you. I'm quite convinced about that. What's wrong with caring for your health and your body ? I wish my wife would do that instead of getting fatter and fatter while going to the temple every other day ? Showing off is a differnt story. But then again, he might encourage others to follow suit, which would benefit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, maximillian said: If Buddha lived today, he would be much more tolerant than you. I'm quite convinced about that. What's wrong with caring for your health and your body ? I wish my wife would do that instead of getting fatter and fatter while going to the temple every other day ? Showing off is a differnt story. But then again, he might encourage others to follow suit, which would benefit them. There’s obviously nothing wrong with promoting exercise and taking care of your health. I think monks should be actively encouraging people to do it. What many posters are confused by or critical of is the hypocrisy. Do you know how long and hard you’d have to work to get abs like that? It doesn’t happen by running on a machine for 30 mins everyday. You have to put in the time and effort. And for what? To have a six-pack? You can be perfectly healthy and not have a six-pack. How does that having anything to do with being a monk? It doesn’t. It’s vanity which is what Buddhism tells people not to concern themselves with as it’s meaningless. I think this monk would be better off being a fitness trainer or an instagram model. One last thing - do you think if a female monk did squats and took selfies of her rumptious behind she’d also be considered someone who’s promoting a healthy lifestyle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 This is not a de-frocking offense. Ass chewing yes, de-frocking, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, rkidlad said: Shaolin monks think posting pics of their abs is what Buddhism is about? The inference of your post was about fitness /activities, nothing to do with pictures or abs. Edited November 30, 2018 by Artisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup3r1or Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Do they know that anyone can become a monk literally over night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 17 hours ago, jvs said: To all you complainers,he looks a hell of a lot better then most monks i see wobbling around.!!! And quite a few falangs that can be seen stumbling between bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Artisi said: The inference of your post was about fitness /activities, nothing to do with pictures or abs. I didn't infer anything. You (as the reader) are the one who 'infers'. I 'implied' that working out to get a six-pack and then posting the pictures online has nothing to do with Buddhism. Quite the opposite, actually. Edited November 30, 2018 by rkidlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngBKK Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) So, If I put on a orange robe and show my beer belly, will I then be famous ???? or arrested ??. P.s If anybody want a six pack like that, I will recommend Photoshop. In TOF ((Thai)land of 2-faces), it will not matter. Edited December 1, 2018 by BEngBKK TipO.... TypeO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Crank Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 In fact monks are some of the fittest people around. Vegetarian diet, self control and austere habits go a long way towards fitness. Actually Working out is a very small piece of the puzzle and is over rated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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