Buddhist abbot’s secret affair with married woman results in disrobing

[webfact]

 

by Samantha Rose

 

A Buddhist abbot found himself embroiled in controversy after allegedly having a secret year-long affair with a local woman. The family of the woman visited the temple to confront the abbot, leading to the revelation of evidence that subsequently pressured him to disrobe.

 

Yesterday, April 30, a group of family members arrived at a temple located in Chumphon province, due to their dissatisfaction with the behaviour of the monastery’s head monk. It became apparent that the abbot had been secretly engaged in a sexual relationship with a woman for nearly a year. The temple, which had seen significant improvements during his tenure, was now the site of a confrontation between the abbot’s followers and the aggrieved family.

During the discussion, the family expressed their previous admiration and faith in the abbot, who had played a key role in developing the temple from a dilapidated site to a clean and well-maintained sanctuary. The temple had become a focal point for many in the local community to practice meditation. However, the family’s faith was shattered when the 32 year old woman, a relative of those confronting the abbot, revealed the nature of their relationship.

 

Despite the allegations, the abbot vigorously denied any wrongdoing, stating that he upheld his religious duties and never deviated from proper monastic conduct.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/buddhist-monk-secretly-engages-in-affair-with-a-married-village-woman-causing-controversy-and-resulting-in-disrobing

 

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[bignok]

Wear normal clothes have gf. Win win

[worgeordie]

He will be off to find another Temple , 

regards worgeordie

[Pink Mist]

A troll post with added oversized font has been removed.

[Gold Star]

I can't imagine having an affair without at least partially disrobing.

Might as well go for the 'Full Monty' straight off.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

A Buddhist abbot found himself embroiled in controversy after allegedly having a secret year-long affair with a local woman. The family of the woman visited the temple to confront the abbot, leading to the revelation of evidence that subsequently pressured him to disrobe.

Not for the first time it seems.

[sheldoncollier]

They made him "disrobe"? Isn't that what got him into trouble in the first place?

[PETERTHEEATER]

Disrobe, datrobe which robe, wardrobe?

[jmccarty]

Its what eventually happens when having an affair, even after you give in and just get married.

[RichardColeman]

"And that's called a blessing", she said after

[mushroomdave]

I don't know about you, but I "do not" want to see that guy disrobed!!...believe me!!

[Skeptic7]

Apparently he's no stranger to disrobing❗????

[MarcelV]

From Missionary Man by Eurythmics:

 

Stop what you're doing.

Get down upon your knees.

I've a message for you.

That you better believe.

????

[roger101]

At least he wasn't caught with his hand in the Cookie Jar.

[h90]

I am sure that is all a misunderstanding it was just a special blessing

[BangkokReady]

Shocking! ????