Wat Don Thong attracts over a thousand people for luck-enhancing rituals

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The bustling Wat Don Thong in Chonburi Province has seen over a thousand individuals join a queue to receive a holy water bath and face-touching ritual yesterday from Ajarn Chalermrit Kunesko, also known as Ajarn Ae. This surge in attendees follows a social media trend of sharing a TikTok video of a lucky individual who won the first prize shortly after participating in the ritual.

 

Many of those in attendance at Wat Don Thong had travelled from different provinces. Some even brought their vehicles for the blessing to invite prosperity. The buzz around Grandfather Sua Mongkhon and Thao Wessuwan as symbols of good fortune has also increased significantly. The locals have been talking about it and many have come forward to participate in the ceremonies, feeling lucky afterwards.

 

One participant stated that he has been in attendance for the ritual 22 times and each time, he feels more at peace, witnessing good things in life. Even though he did not expect wealth, he said he came to find peace and listen to the teachings of Ajarn Ae.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/over-a-thousand-flock-to-chonburis-wat-don-thong-for-luck-enhancing-rituals-following-a-lottery-win

 

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[sammieuk1]

That holy water is monks piss enjoy you lucky people ????

[2baht]

Oh luckeee luckeee! ????

[BritScot]

Sometimes I just shake my head!!!

[RichardColeman]

Face it, its really a randy monk wet t-shirt competition

[khaowong1]

I really don't remember reading about Buddha doing this stuff.