Popular Post snoop1130 Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 A fight broke out between two monks in Surat Thani during a religious ceremony at a family’s home, shocking the household and sparking widespread online debate. The incident, captured on video and shared on Facebook by a user named ซัน บุญเลี้ยง, shows the monks exchanging blows in an unexpected turn of events during what was supposed to be a peaceful merit-making ritual. The video, which quickly became a talking point among netizens, displays a shocking scene where two monks, who were invited to perform a new year’s blessing for an elderly couple, suddenly began fighting. The altercation occurred right before the morning meal when one seated monk stood up and threw a punch at another monk who was standing. The standing monk, taken by surprise, dropped his bowl of rice, which shattered on the floor, before responding with punches of his own. The family members present were stunned by the sight of the brawling monks, as the scene unfolded amidst a setting meant for reverence and piety, reported KhaoSod. The caption accompanying the controversial clip read: “Making merit for grandpa and grandma #ThisMorning #Sadhu99 #FightingMonks must…” The comments section was quickly filled with reactions from both Buddhists and the general online community, many expressing dismay and disappointment at the behaviour of the two monks, deeming it highly inappropriate. In related news, the Buddhist vow of refraining from harmful actions was momentarily lost on one monk who beat up another for standing too close to him. The incident occurred early in the morning in front of Bang Yai City Market when the pair got into a quarrel about which monk should stay and which monk should leave. There is an unwritten agreement that two monks do not stand in close proximity and receive offerings of flowers, food or money. This is because one monk will get more offerings if he stands alone, two monks together means the offerings are shared. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of ซัน บุญเลี้ยง Facebook Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-21 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: There is an unwritten agreement that two monks do not stand in close proximity and receive offerings of flowers, food or money. This is because one monk will get more offerings if he stands alone, two monks together means the offerings are shared. are the offerings for the temple or the monk ? i had thought the offering of money was for the temple as monks have vowed against money.....right ? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefsurfah Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 So called monks at it again, just normal humans in robes.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Don't worry Big Joke and Bigger Torsak had the one in the orange to go down in the first and give a rice donation to the temple🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 Looks like a Benny Hill scene - lol. 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Did the family ask for their donation back? Services rendered or entertainment value? Whatever next, it'll be katoeys boxing on the streets of Bangkok! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post beautifulthailand99 Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 Probably these one week monks to show off the photos and pretend they are anything other than they are not. The Abott if he had any scruples should have kicked them out there and then. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 So it looks like meditation doesn't work ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bob smith Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 Why on earth are these people given special privileges in Thailand? bob. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, soi3eddie said: Did the family ask for their donation back? Services rendered or entertainment value? Whatever next, it'll be katoeys boxing on the streets of Bangkok! 🙂 And did the ceremony / event just continue? Or did it end when the punch up happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 Everyone was kung fu fighting, It was fast as lighting...... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Wannabe shaolin monks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, ronster said: Wannabe shaolin monks ! But with handbags 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Probably some kids that went in for their 15 day Buat Nak, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The standing monk, taken by surprise, dropped his bowl of rice, which shattered on the floor, before responding with punches of his own. The family members present were stunned by the sight of the brawling monks, as the scene unfolded amidst a setting meant for reverence and piety Oh the image.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I am shattered. My whole image of wunnerful passive peaceful Buddhism destroyed. What will my prayerful peasant family make of this? Heavens, it could lead to revolution! Even democracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 A house blessing AND free entertainment, even if it's only a pis pour boxing match Life is good in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pla Simon Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I see no irony here anymore - Just another in a long list of 'blows to the temple', instigated by monks... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) Not the first this has happened. In fact it happens more than we are informed about. IMO they're all a bunch of crooks. https://www.google.com/search?q=monks+fighting+in+thailand&rlz=1C1CHBF_enTH1042TH1042&oq=monks+fighting+in+thailand&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAIQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAMQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAQQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAUQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBCTEyNjU0ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Edited March 22 by IvorBiggun2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumeaug Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 9 hours ago, save the frogs said: So it looks like meditation doesn't work ? It only does for those who really practice it 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post john donson Posted March 22 Popular Post Share Posted March 22 always warms the heart even monks are infested with criminals, just like the rest of thai society... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1000 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 13 hours ago, reefsurfah said: So called monks at it again, just normal humans in robes.. Don't you just love these guys !!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Don't ya just love to see this sort of thing .... makes a change from the fake smiles and crap you see everyday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, john donson said: always warms the heart even monks are infested with criminals, just like the rest of thai society... sure are ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 15 hours ago, stoner said: are the offerings for the temple or the monk ? i had thought the offering of money was for the temple as monks have vowed against money.....right ? A bit like beggars fighting over their pitch on the high street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 12 hours ago, scorecard said: And did the ceremony / event just continue? Or did it end when the punch up happened? I can imagine the old couple who were to be blessed saying, "errrrm, we'll come back tomorrow when you're not so busy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 13 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said: Probably these one week monks to show off the photos and pretend they are anything other than they are not. The Abott if he had any scruples should have kicked them out there and then. The Abbott was one of the belligerents 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A fight broke out between two monks I wonder if they will end up in a "monk-ey house" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 14 hours ago, bob smith said: Why on earth are these people given special privileges in Thailand? bob. You really don't know and have lived there for years - no wonder you want to leave it must all be a confusing mystery with "fit birds" ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 2 hours ago, VinnieK said: The Abbott was one of the belligerents 😱 I couldn't see that in the post. The Buddha wrote this about violence. These duelling monks like many Thais are not true Buddhists just superstutious humans beleiveing in anything that rocks their boats. "Monks, even if bandits were to carve you up savagely, limb by limb, with a two-handled saw, he among you who let his heart get angered even at that would not be doing my bidding. Even then you should train yourselves: 'Our minds will be unaffected and we will say no evil words. We will remain sympathetic, with a mind of good will, and with no inner hate. We will keep pervading these people with an awareness imbued with good will and, beginning with them, we will keep pervading the all-encompassing world with an awareness imbued with good will — abundant, expansive, immeasurable, free from hostility, free from ill will.' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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