A temple abbot used his personal funds to redeem a motorcycle that a woman had pawned to pay for three months of overdue electricity bills. The act was a gesture of gratitude for the family’s daily almsgiving.

 

The abbot posted the story on his personal Facebook page, recounting the heartwarming story.

 

“Today, I have a good story to share with everyone. [I] redeemed a motorcycle to repay the value of the rice and water that has been given for almsgiving every day.”

 

A video clip shows the abbot discussing how he would clear the debt for the motorcycle, which had been pawned by a family who regularly made merit despite their financial difficulties.

 

Another clip captures the moment when the abbot’s team returned the motorcycle to the family at their home, surprising the mother and daughter to the point of tears and prompting them to bow in gratitude upon seeing the vehicle.

 

The abbot recounted that a woman and three children had visited him at the temple the previous day, identifying themselves as the family of an elder woman named Gao.

 

Recognising the name immediately, the abbot remembered that Gao lived near the temple and had been a regular in making merit since he first established the temple. Although her husband, who used to join in the almsgiving, had passed away, Gao continued the practice daily.

 

Stacked troubles

 

The woman’s daughter informed the abbot that they had pawned their motorcycle for over ten thousand baht. Including interest, the redemption amount had reached 18,250 baht. Compounding her troubles, their home electricity had been cut off due to three months of unpaid bills.

 

Seeing their plight, the abbot decided to help. He contacted the pawnshop to settle the debt and arranged for the motorcycle to be returned to the family. The abbot explained his actions as a way to alleviate their suffering and reciprocate for their consistent merit-making.

 

He noted that he regularly helps villagers, sometimes publicly and sometimes privately, assessing each situation on its merits.

 

Reporters also visited the home of 76 year old Gao. While her daughter was out working, She shared that she has poor eyesight and makes a living by making and selling brooms.

 

Gao was unaware of the exact amount pawned until the abbot returned the motorcycle, informing her that the debt had been cleared. She expressed deep gratitude and joy for the abbot’s kindness, noting that the family had no means to redeem the vehicle on their own, reported Khaosod.

 

 

By Ryan Turner

Screenshot from Luang Phor Maha Noi Facebook Page

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-31

 

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A true monk.... his good deeds will be rewarded later.

11 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

A true monk.... his good deeds will be rewarded later.

I knew they had a few! 

13 minutes ago, 2baht said:

I knew they had a few! 

Correct, there are many decent caring monks around, unfortunately they are many others who are just oxygen thieves. 

What reason would a monk have to self-publish his good deed story on Facebook? Making sure Buddha notices?

Have some very good monks at the two temples near our place in a small village here in Isaan.
No greed, no latest phone etc. and honestly try to help people. 
Something the anti-Thai Asean now members seem to forget / ignore because it goes against their racist / I am superior agenda

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

A true monk.... his good deeds will be rewarded later.

Yea right , not his money  just money from the poor people  They/He gets on his daily begging rounds.

2 hours ago, digger70 said:

Yea right , not his money  just money from the poor people  They/He gets on his daily begging rounds.

Those that give, give willingly, at least he gives it back.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Those that give, give willingly, at least he gives it back.

 

They shouldn't take money and food in the first place.

Real monks in European countries are self sufficient .

They don't go begging.

They have farms for Vegs /Cattle  and the Trappist Monks they make Beer.

1 hour ago, digger70 said:

They shouldn't take money and food in the first place.

Real monks in European countries are self sufficient .

They don't go begging.

They have farms for Vegs /Cattle  and the Trappist Monks they make Beer.

The Buddhist faith requires renunciation.. the giving up of all material goods, and working for money.

It relies totally on donations.

26 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The Buddhist faith requires renunciation.. the giving up of all material goods, and working for money.

It relies totally on donations.

Yea bludging  on other people .Lazy Sods

( to take advantage of the efforts of other people rather than working hard or taking responsibility for something yourself)

I smell buffalo dung 3 months of electric bills,

How much?

Mine is next to nothing. After beating the rung rats a few times for leaving fans, lights on etc

Very heart warming, did the money come out of his personal account ? 18K, I thought these beggars were not supposed to have money. Mr Podgy Abbot looks well fed, what irks me is these lazy blokes, with off the shoulder frocks, don't to any work including their own cooking and cleaning, even at cremations they just sit Chanting, other's do the work involved. 

On 6/1/2024 at 11:03 AM, This Guy said:

No greed, no latest phone etc.

They all have phones and internet connections IME. This one has his own Facebook page.