Has anyone ever heard again about that Abbott of that other huge temple near Bangkok?

13 hours ago, VincentRJ said:

 

I think you do not understand the basics of Buddhism. There's an interesting story in the Buddhist scriptures that describes the Buddha's response to insults.

 

In the story, a man hurls insults at Buddha, and Buddha responds by asking, "If someone offers you a gift and you refuse it, to whom does the gift belong?" When the man answers, "To the one who offered it," Buddha explains that the same principle applies to anger and insults; if he chooses not to accept them, they remain with the person who offered them. 

 

I assume that someone who commits crime and corruption in the name of the Buddha, is equivalent to insulting the Buddha. Wouldn't you agree?
 

No need to get your knickers in a knot over a simple rhetorical comment 😉

26 minutes ago, Artisi said:

No need to get your knickers in a knot over a simple rhetorical comment 😉

So true ....what about the schools and hospitals that weren't built ?

16 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Why are these guys so protected they make catholic priests look like choir boy 

Outside of the Catholic Church in the  Americas,  no one comes close to the corruption, scandals,  and immorality of Thai Buddhism. Who needs fake lakorn when you have real life crimes from politicians, police force to the monks in the Land of Scams.

2 hours ago, Artisi said:

No need to get your knickers in a knot over a simple rhetorical comment 😉

 

The knickers belong to you. 🤣

1 hour ago, BayArea said:

Outside of the Catholic Church in the  Americas,  no one comes close to the corruption, scandals,  and immorality of Thai Buddhism. Who needs fake lakorn when you have real life crimes from politicians, police force to the monks in the Land of Scams.

 

It is going to be interesting, I can see this issue with monks coming into the next election.  Someone is making a promise to clean up and hold monks more responsible.

 

Does anyone remember the Dolce Gabana monk of about 10 years ago.

 

Once an issue is discovered, the sanga should be mandated legally to report the WAT and the people involved to the police for legal action.  With the monks involved, they were immediately incarcerated without bail in a police cell.  Before anyone says they are revered.  Consider that a police cell is not that much of a change from what they have at the temple.  It is quiet, gives them a mat and the solitude to meditate and pray.

 

On 8/1/2025 at 8:20 PM, quake said:

But we all know it's just pretend Buddhism,  for the majority.

Yep, I know a Buddhist monk here.

I thought I could learn a few things from her, but she doesn't seem to have much knowledge about Buddhism at all. And doesn't even appear to be a decent human being. 

I was disillusioned. 

4 hours ago, BayArea said:

Outside of the Catholic Church in the  Americas,  no one comes close to the corruption, scandals,  and immorality of Thai Buddhism. Who needs fake lakorn when you have real life crimes from politicians, police force to the monks in the Land of Scams.

$sTrumpf does pretty well now

On 8/2/2025 at 2:29 AM, Artisi said:

Lord Buddha would cringe if he saw what is practiced as Buddhism in Thailand. 

 

I acknowledge your perspective. However, it must be recognized that this applies equally to Christians, Muslims, Jews, and all other faiths. We are born human, but upon joining any religion, carefree living often ends—no alcohol, no intimacy. Yet beneath the sacred garments of these devotees lies ordinary human flesh, with its own wants, cravings, and aspirations. The world is a magnificent place, yet humanity continues to degrade it. At times, it feels as though we are born into hell, with salvation awaiting us later.

On 8/2/2025 at 9:24 AM, hotchilli said:

Off to the good life.... a big thank you to all donaters.

May well be most of the money gone gambling womanising ect he has maybe picked up what's left and run I assume money was in a bank so should not be too difficult to trace withdrawals over what period of time

On 8/2/2025 at 4:14 PM, whiteman said:

I bet his next con the monk will be selling false Buddhist trinkets that he has blessed to give them luck in invading the police

As well as crooked Monks there's fake Monks around too.  I can remember a fake Monk going around the bars at Nana asking for cash donations.