Temple turmoil: Thai trans troupe takes abbot to court over image mockery

[webfact]

 

Seven Thai transgender dancers filed a lawsuit against the abbot of Sophon Dhammaram Temple in the Isaan province of Surin for insulting them by sharing their pictures and making fun of their appearance.

 

The abbot, Wittaya Sophonwanno, on March 11, shared a picture of seven transwomen performing a traditional Thai dance in angel costumes on his Facebook account. In the caption, he poked fun at them.

 

“If angels look like this, I am willing to live in hell forever…”

The post gained attention when one of the transgender dancers shared it on her Facebook, leading to complaints from her followers and the other six dancers in the picture. One of the dancers made her feelings known.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ วิทยา หลวงแอร์ ผิวงาม

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-13

 

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[ikke1959]

Thai Buddhism is not the real Buddhism...It is a mixture of all kind of religions. That is probably why monks act different than real Buddism monks.

[Rampant Rabbit]

Thin skinned

[brianthainess]

Probably prefers younger boys, with the off the shoulder look.

[JoePai]

27 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Thai Buddhism is not the real Buddhism...It is a mixture of all kind of religions. That is probably why monks act different than real Buddism monks.

It's not 'a religion'

[ikke1959]

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

It's not 'a religion'

I know Buddhism is a way of life, but here in Thailand it is a religion..I see people praying at Buddha images sometimes more than other religious people, but I am wondering if Thai people know it is a way of living....

[EvetsKram]

Too many Thai Buddhist hypocrites, reminds me of catholicism

[cjinchiangrai]

Absolutely unacceptable comment from a monk. His job is promoting the temple and it's events, not insulting performers that are trying to help the temple.

[klauskunkel]

Your holy Chubbiness, how would you like a facebook post mocking your bulk from gobbling up all the free food?

[topt]

I have no idea but should a monk even have a facebook account (or any social media account) ............

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Thin skinned

The testosterone is strong in these...

[Tarteso]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

I am willing to live in hell forever…”

Without reincarnation, how does this Buddhist guy pretend to be born again... Perhaps in form of a ugly macho bigot ladyboy.

Edited March 13 by Tarteso

[sirineou]

They have every right to be upset , 

Not only was it derogatory , it was mean spirited and unbecoming of a community and religious leader, 

who is supposed to be there for his Community. All of it!!

My wife has an uncle who was a buddhist monk, he was probably the most unbuddhist person I ever met, The only reason he was a monk. was because he was too lazy to do any work, and needed a place to live and eat free food. 

[VocalNeal]

Fair enough. If that is what angels are like then I'll be happy to sit next to the Abbot in hell.🤔

[Sydebolle]

So the 39th gender in the semi divines society is now taking the men of the cloth to the cleaners? 

[The Joker]

Was it really necessary for him  to say that as a Chief Monk people look up to. 

[Thingamabob]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

It's not 'a religion'

Correct. 

[Daimler]

I was going to say grow some Balls but i forgot

[Surasak]

1 hour ago, EvetsKram said:

Too many Thai Buddhist hypocrites, reminds me of catholicism

& CofE.

[digger70]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

picture of seven transwomen performing a traditional Thai dance in angel costumes on his Facebook account.

So they are angry , what them Blokes are doing is impersonating Females  And  Angels Isn't that against the Law? Lock them up in Mens Clothing.

Yea, what do I know  anything goes in Los

 

[youreavinalaff]

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thai Buddhism is not the real Buddhism...It is a mixture of all kind of religions. That is probably why monks act different than real Buddism monks.

That's a good chuckle. Thanks.

 

You clearly are unaware of the roots of Bhuddism and how its evolved in different ways. Also, it's not considered a religion.

Edited March 13 by youreavinalaff

[youreavinalaff]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I know Buddhism is a way of life, but here in Thailand it is a religion..I see people praying at Buddha images sometimes more than other religious people, but I am wondering if Thai people know it is a way of living....

It's not a religion. Simple. 

 

 

[Wrwest]

2 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Absolutely unacceptable comment from a monk. His job is promoting the temple and it's events, not insulting performers that are trying to help the temple.

Certainly not reflecting: Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action ...

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Seven Thai transgender dancers filed a lawsuit against the abbot of Sophon Dhammaram Temple in the Isaan province of Surin for insulting them by sharing their pictures and making fun of their appearance.

 

The abbot, Wittaya Sophonwanno, on March 11, shared a picture of seven transwomen performing a traditional Thai dance in angel costumes on his Facebook account. In the caption, he poked fun at them.

 

“If angels look like this, I am willing to live in hell forever…”

The post gained attention when one of the transgender dancers shared it on her Facebook, leading to complaints from her followers and the other six dancers in the picture. One of the dancers made her feelings known.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ วิทยา หลวงแอร์ ผิวงาม

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-13

 

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I like the monk's humour, but living in Thailand I'll condemn it.🙏

[NONG CHOK]

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thai Buddhism is not the real Buddhism...It is a mixture of all kind of religions. That is probably why monks act different than real Buddism monks.

Several years ago I seen the Dalai Llama being interviewed. His views were quite interesting. He answered all the questions put to him but then came the dreaded question. What's your thoughts on Thai Buddhism? He replied, next question please as I've got no intentions of answering that question.

[ikke1959]

58 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

It's not a religion. Simple. 

 

 

I know and I explained but you don't understood it..

[Dene16]

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

It's not 'a religion'

That's definitely open to conjecture. 

 

Followers of Buddhism don’t acknowledge a supreme god or deity. They instead focus on achieving enlightenment—a state of inner peace and wisdom. When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they’re said to have experienced nirvana.

https://www.history.com/topics/religion/buddhism#section_1

 

But it is also noted on google, Wikipedia, and practically every known search engine as a religion.

If you worship something, as they do, then it has to be seen as a religion

Only some scholars deny that fact

My G,F some days, says she will go to up there, as in heaven and the next she will say i don't want to come back as a fly

 

 

[lavender19]

8 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Thin skinned

Thin skinned with big feet, big hands and Adams apple's 

[youreavinalaff]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I know and I explained but you don't understood it..

I understood perfectly.

 

The Thais understand too. They know it's nota religion. They don't worship a God.

[johng]

1 hour ago, Dene16 said:

the next she will say i don't want to come back as a fly

Well at least the life of a fly is quite short  then she can reincarnate again and again working her way up to enlightenment and supposedly no more suffering.

Have you asked her what she thinks she has "done wrong" to come back as a fly ?