Nun gifts 7 million baht BMW to famous preacher

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A social media sensation ensued when a nun and her disciples gifted a brand-new luxury BMW car worth 7 million baht to a renowned preacher, Luang Ta Sinsap, at Wat Pa Bo Nam Phra In in Ubon Ratchathani.

 

The Facebook page of Nun Chen, from the same temple, yesterday posted images of a black BMW sedan with red license plates being presented to Luang Ta Sinsap, the head of the forest retreat at Wat Pa Bo Nam Phra In.

 

“We humbly offer our congratulations. Luang Ta frequently travels for religious duties, and [Nun Chen] saw the benefit in offering a valuable and suitable vehicle for his travels.”

Nun Chen and her disciples pooled their resources to purchase a BMW 750e for Luang Ta Sinsap. The car will aid him in his travels to promote the virtues of Buddhism. Many devotees attended the event to witness the offering and to express their good wishes.

The BMW sedan, with Bangkok license plates, costs approximately 7 million baht brand new. Numerous disciples were present to witness and celebrate the event, expressing their joy and appreciation in great numbers.

 

 

The renowned preacher replied with a short message on his Facebook page to express his gratitude for the expensive gift that he had received from his most loyal followers.

 

“The students choose the teacher, the teacher does not choose his students”

Luang Ta Sinsap, whose monastic name is Jarandhammo, is the head of the forest retreat at Wat Pa Bo Nam Phra In in Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Also known as Phra Sin Khit, he has gained considerable fame on social media for his unique preaching style. He uses simple, vernacular language and incorporates humour into his sermons, making them enjoyable and accessible to listeners.

 

Additionally, he often integrates contemporary social issues with Buddhist teachings, making the Dharma relevant and appealing to modern audiences.

 

by Samantha Rose

Image courtesy of Nun Chen's Facebook page

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-21

 

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[schweizer]

wouldn't a Toyota Camry have been enough, seems bad for a monk to be riding around in such a car when so many people are homeless and hungry

[PJ71]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Nun Chen and her disciples pooled their resources to purchase a BMW 750e for Luang Ta Sinsap.

I'd assume it was donations that paid for it, what a waste of money.....

 

Nice car tho.

[Peabody]

Surely he will sell it and use the money to aid the destitute?

[ezzra]

If iwas the preacher, i wouldn't have accepted it and instead would have donated it for the betterness of thousands other

devoties that I'm sure would and could use the money, only than his preaching would have carried any weight...

[In Full Agreement]

 

 

I love this ignorant thief.

 

 

[connda]

Perfect example as why the Dhamma is in decline.

[Andrew Dwyer]

On a lesser scale:

An old lady in my wife’s hometown ( rural Nakhon Sawan ) won some money on the lottery, she bought a new Neta V ( 549k ) for the local monk headman, he is still using the car 1 year on .

[OneMoreFarang]

I hope he will sell the car and use the money to help the people in need.

But I won't hold my breath that that will happen. 

[ronster]

Nothing promotes Buddhism like rocking up in a 7 million bht BMW !! 🙄🙈

Forget tik tok and YouTube , just get some worshippers to give you everything.

[Classic Ray]

I thought Buddhist monks did without personal possessions except for a robe and a food bowl for donations?

 

There are clearly different definitions for what is allowed.

[nobodysfriend]

A good monk would have declined a luxury car .

[ezzra]

For all we know, maybe he did prayed for a Bimmer...Matthew 21:22 in Other Translations 22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." 22 You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”

[Stocky]

2 minutes ago, ezzra said:

For all we know, maybe he did prayed for a Bimmer

 

[soalbundy]

6 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

A good monk would have declined a luxury car .

He took one look at the car and said fvck the dhamma.

[retarius]

Why didn't the nuns that taught me a Series 7 Bimmer? 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“We humbly offer our congratulations. Luang Ta frequently travels for religious duties, and [Nun Chen] saw the benefit in offering a valuable and suitable vehicle for his travels.”

I guess a Yaris didn't cut-it.

[ignore it]

Hope they also got his driver a good amulet.

[Grumpy one]

2 hours ago, Peabody said:

Surely he will sell it and use the money to aid the destitute?

And pigs will be flying over Bangkok this afternoon 

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, ronster said:

Nothing promotes Buddhism like rocking up in a 7 million bht BMW !! 🙄🙈

Forget tik tok and YouTube , just get some worshippers to give you everything.

A bit like the TV evangelists a few decades back 

[thecyclist]

The monk can pass it on to the BIB for conversion into another smart car to hunt down overstaying Farang. 

Make Thailand safe again

 

[Enoon]

 

Her and the other donors get a huge chunk of "Merit" for doing this........that's the deal.

 

That is their thinking.

 

 

 

 

[MangoKorat]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

A social media sensation ensued when a nun and her disciples gifted a brand-new luxury BMW car worth 7 million baht to a renowned preacher, Luang Ta Sinsap, at Wat Pa Bo Nam Phra In in Ubon Ratchathani.

Meanwhile monks walk around Thai villages every morning begging food.

 

'Monks and nuns were expected to live with a minimum of possessions, which were to be voluntarily provided by the lay community.'

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_monasticism

[Pla Simon]

Big monk's, instead of black man's ?

[mran66]

Really no need to say much more, but I this story tells quite a bit about Buddhism in Thai cultural context, pretty much covering all angles. 

[newbee2022]

I don't believe the story.

I reckon it was the Monk's money. And it would be inaproppiate for a Monk to buy such an expensive car for himself, he gave the money to a friend - this Lady. And she bought the car, pretending it's a gift.😂😂😂

[john donson]

money from donations?

[Baht Simpson]

5 hours ago, Grumpy one said:

A bit like the TV evangelists a few decades back 

And now. See Kenneth Copeland who was told personally by God he needs two tax-free luxury jets.

[PETERTHEEATER]

I suspect the nun recently had a monk on.

[Chris Daley]

This trend is growing now.  The school that I work at gives brand new cars and luxury vans to the Thai teachers.  Not the aliens only the Thai staff.  Most of them don't do anything at the school and their work is to pose for a photo in an officers uniform once a year.  I guess they really need another car.