Snake charms monks: Unusual temple encounter in northern Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

In an unusual incident, over 500 monks peacefully gave way to a green snake that slithered into their temple meeting, ultimately cohabiting the space until the gathering’s conclusion in northern Thailand.

 

The intriguing episode unfolded in a shared clip on social media at the Wat Jampa Temple in the Prakhon Chai district of Buriram province. The monks were convening for their annual meeting, known as the monk council or Pra Nwaga, simultaneously delivering teachings. Rather than evoking chaos amongst the religious men, they calmly moved aside for the snake to glide through without any form of hostility.

 

Eventually, the green reptile sought refuge under the podium while one of the monks, Suthee Wachiraphajan, the assistant temple abbot of Phra Chetupon Vimolmangklararm, was still in the process of delivering teachings at the podium. While Suthee continued his discourse, he subtly mentioned the snake, indicating its probable search for a twig before it headed towards a smaller podium’s base. He asserted its presence as a good omen before carrying on with the religious conference. Throughout, the snake simply remained under the podium base.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/monks-peacefully-cohabit-with-green-snake-during-religious-meeting-symbol-of-good-fortune

 

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[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He asserted its presence as a good omen before carrying on with the religious conference. Throughout, the snake simply remained under the podium base

Rather him than me...

[sammieuk1]

Is the snake spelling out "W" for winner in the next lottery ????

[brianthainess]

Green snakes are not venomous, and are more scared of me than I of them. Just leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Green snakes are not venomous, and are more scared of me than I of them. Just leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. 

The green pit viper that bit me certainly was. My Thai wife, an expert like all her family simply agree."Black snake very, very poison"????