snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Buddhists in Pattaya and Banglamung area observed Makha Bucha Day yesterday, February 16th, 2022. First, as a reference, some of our prior articles on this holiday: Makha Bucha day, one of the holiest Buddhist holidays. Thai Buddhists gathered at local temples yesterday morning, February 16th, to make merit and celebrate the occasion of Makha Bucha Day. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/17/buddhists-in-pattaya-and-banglamung-observe-makha-bucha-holiday/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-17 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 In that picture it appears they got the school kids in the temple whilst on holiday for the photo op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Excel said: In that picture it appears they got the school kids in the temple whilst on holiday for the photo op. Kids are at school in Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Olmate said: Kids are at school in Pattaya Not in that temple, unless it is classified as a school 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I'M sure the holiday was observed in other places too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 minute ago, toofarnorth said: I'M sure the holiday was observed in other places too. Certainly in my area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 It looks to me like they have female monks in the photo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Just love it....the indoctrination of young, malleable minds by religious fanatics.........although I guess Buddism (not really a religion) might be classed as the best of a bad bunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Will B Good said: Just love it....the indoctrination of young, malleable minds by religious fanatics.........although I guess Buddism (not really a religion) might be classed as the best of a bad bunch. Buddhism is a religion and it helps lots of people. If you don't like it, it would be wise to just stay away from it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Buddhism is a religion and it helps lots of people. If you don't like it, it would be wise to just stay away from it. I new someone would bite....555 There are certainly a lot of monks that Buddhism seems to 'help'. https://fredriklyhagen.medium.com/is-buddhism-a-religion-eeafa59c95f0 Edited February 17, 2022 by Will B Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Don't even bother to explain the background of the holiday. Just two cities celebrated it! Whatever it is. Even Thais may not know. Just show up to the temple, hope the monks aren't hungover, and give money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, connda said: Don't even bother to explain the background of the holiday. Just two cities celebrated it! Whatever it is. Even Thais may not know. Just show up to the temple, hope the monks aren't hungover, and give money. I know but maybe as I've been to Sarnath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 10 hours ago, In Full Agreement said: It looks to me like they have female monks in the photo. Those in white shirts are not monks, they are students. Female monks also wear yellow/orange robes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Neeranam said: Buddhism is a religion and it helps lots of people. If you don't like it, it would be wise to just stay away from it. In fact, Buddhism is the #5 religion in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2022 11 hours ago, In Full Agreement said: It looks to me like they have female monks in the photo. I could see nun.... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Neeranam said: Buddhism is a religion and it helps lots of people. If you don't like it, it would be wise to just stay away from it. In the traditional sense, Buddhism is a philosophy and not a religion because it is non-theist, does not believe in the worship of a supernatural entity as one finds with Christians, Jews, Muslims Hindus, etc. But in authoritarian regimes, state-supported religions provide a measure of control over the populace. Classic case is the Russian ruling oligarch's close political relationship with the Greek Orthodox church. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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