Friendly Stranger Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Like someone has mentioned, be more concerned with the abusers that hide behind the robes. Goose step anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Now, perhaps Thais know how Jews feel when they idolize Hitler or use the Hakenkreuz (Swastika). Jews were not the only people who suffered in WW2. Are you sure you want to go down that road? Any road is open to travelers. It is not my place to question their destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebyrd Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Back in the 80's I used to be all warm and cuddly about Buddhism, believing everything I saw and read. Then the following were reported/seen: 1) High ranking monks playing the field at night time in various forms of military dress and the like. 2) Monks in video stores checking out the latest movies, in department stores viewing new watches? 3) Monks riding on the back of motor bikes? I thought money was a no no as a monk? 4) Mid 90's, one reverred monk Luang Por Khoon (excuse the spelling) taken to hospital when his Mercedes overturned - his Mercedes?! 5) Monks routinely talking or texting on IPhones - As a layman, I don't have an IPhone. 6) The photo of the monk on the plane with the high end gear. If I were to give it more thought, I could probably find a few other things. Under the microscope, Thais likely offend other cultures in equal measures. That said, one man's meat...... Your point 5) - using the term 'layman' about yourself would assume that these about whom you write are religious - they are, of course, not. Buddhism is not a religion, which requires a deity. Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type. Not necessarily: LAYMAN - a person without professional or specialised knowledge in a particular subject. Although I commented it's not a subject I have specialised knowledge in and I wasn't making any assumptions. As an aside - you state 'Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type.' - I wonder how you could know such a thing about someone that lived so long ago? Was each and every thing he said passed down the generations? He may indeed have claimed as such but it was never recorded for posterity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Back in the 80's I used to be all warm and cuddly about Buddhism, believing everything I saw and read. Then the following were reported/seen: 1) High ranking monks playing the field at night time in various forms of military dress and the like. 2) Monks in video stores checking out the latest movies, in department stores viewing new watches? 3) Monks riding on the back of motor bikes? I thought money was a no no as a monk? 4) Mid 90's, one reverred monk Luang Por Khoon (excuse the spelling) taken to hospital when his Mercedes overturned - his Mercedes?! 5) Monks routinely talking or texting on IPhones - As a layman, I don't have an IPhone. 6) The photo of the monk on the plane with the high end gear. If I were to give it more thought, I could probably find a few other things. Under the microscope, Thais likely offend other cultures in equal measures. That said, one man's meat...... Your point 5) - using the term 'layman' about yourself would assume that these about whom you write are religious - they are, of course, not. Buddhism is not a religion, which requires a deity. Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type. Not necessarily: LAYMAN - a person without professional or specialised knowledge in a particular subject. Although I commented it's not a subject I have specialised knowledge in and I wasn't making any assumptions. As an aside - you state 'Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type.' - I wonder how you could know such a thing about someone that lived so long ago? Was each and every thing he said passed down the generations? He may indeed have claimed as such but it was never recorded for posterity? Its a philosophy Sonny. Catch up on your reading! It is funny they are butt-hurt over symbolism in rock and sub-genres of music/art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebyrd Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Back in the 80's I used to be all warm and cuddly about Buddhism, believing everything I saw and read. Then the following were reported/seen: 1) High ranking monks playing the field at night time in various forms of military dress and the like. 2) Monks in video stores checking out the latest movies, in department stores viewing new watches? 3) Monks riding on the back of motor bikes? I thought money was a no no as a monk? 4) Mid 90's, one reverred monk Luang Por Khoon (excuse the spelling) taken to hospital when his Mercedes overturned - his Mercedes?! 5) Monks routinely talking or texting on IPhones - As a layman, I don't have an IPhone. 6) The photo of the monk on the plane with the high end gear. If I were to give it more thought, I could probably find a few other things. Under the microscope, Thais likely offend other cultures in equal measures. That said, one man's meat...... Your point 5) - using the term 'layman' about yourself would assume that these about whom you write are religious - they are, of course, not. Buddhism is not a religion, which requires a deity. Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type. Not necessarily: LAYMAN - a person without professional or specialised knowledge in a particular subject. Although I commented it's not a subject I have specialised knowledge in and I wasn't making any assumptions. As an aside - you state 'Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type.' - I wonder how you could know such a thing about someone that lived so long ago? Was each and every thing he said passed down the generations? He may indeed have claimed as such but it was never recorded for posterity? Its a philosophy Sonny. Catch up on your reading! It is funny they are butt-hurt over symbolism in rock and sub-genres of music/art. Sonny? How condescending thou art for one so young, all of 33 years old, so wise. I'd seen it, done it and ticked it off before you even drew breath BOY. Perhaps you ought to catch up on your manners, if you ever had any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Back in the 80's I used to be all warm and cuddly about Buddhism, believing everything I saw and read. Then the following were reported/seen: 1) High ranking monks playing the field at night time in various forms of military dress and the like. 2) Monks in video stores checking out the latest movies, in department stores viewing new watches? 3) Monks riding on the back of motor bikes? I thought money was a no no as a monk? 4) Mid 90's, one reverred monk Luang Por Khoon (excuse the spelling) taken to hospital when his Mercedes overturned - his Mercedes?! 5) Monks routinely talking or texting on IPhones - As a layman, I don't have an IPhone. 6) The photo of the monk on the plane with the high end gear. If I were to give it more thought, I could probably find a few other things. Under the microscope, Thais likely offend other cultures in equal measures. That said, one man's meat...... Your point 5) - using the term 'layman' about yourself would assume that these about whom you write are religious - they are, of course, not. Buddhism is not a religion, which requires a deity. Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type. Not necessarily: LAYMAN - a person without professional or specialised knowledge in a particular subject. Although I commented it's not a subject I have specialised knowledge in and I wasn't making any assumptions. As an aside - you state 'Buddha never claimed to be either immortal nor a god of any type.' - I wonder how you could know such a thing about someone that lived so long ago? Was each and every thing he said passed down the generations? He may indeed have claimed as such but it was never recorded for posterity? According to an article i read on the net ( where i don't know now ) he didn't think that one was born again in another life, '' A teacher lives on through his teaching'' was apparently what he said. He didn't deny that there may be a God, '' We can never know,it is therefore pointless to think about it''. Oh and i did meet a Thai who thought he was born in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 .....as for real Thai monks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagz Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 woulda looked better in black with gold haha .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Someone should tell the Thai's that the Buddha is NOT Thai.. You would be surprised how many actually think he is ! Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Something I have always found strange: Thai's don't seem bothered at all by the fake monks from various countries, who walk around begging in farang areas at night. For me I'd think this was very disrespectful??? Yet they get all excited about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Somtam Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 As we all know Thailand is the land of imitation as opposed to innovation hence perhaps if they (the Thais) were to look at the origin of ''The Buddha himself and the country perhaps they might realise they in reality have no right to comment on something they (the Thai's) have misappropriated. Is not one of the precepts of Buddhism that one should not steal? Buddhism is a nontheistic religion] that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one". According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha lived and taught in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism The five precepts are training rules in order to live a better life in which one is happy, without worries, and can meditate well: To refrain from taking life (non-violence towards sentient life forms), or ahimsā; To refrain from taking that which is not given (not committing theft); To refrain from sensual (including sexual) misconduct; To refrain from lying (speaking truth always); To refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness (specifically, drugs and alcohol). How many "buddhists" do actualy practise these precepts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Now, perhaps Thais know how Jews feel when they idolize Hitler or use the Hakenkreuz (Swastika). Jews were not the only people who suffered in WW2. No, but they're the ones that get the most uppity about that kind of stuff. We're all supposed to feel guilty about it, even if we weren't German or weren't even born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 He is Japanese. He wore it in Japan. Dry your eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Insecure much? I'd be more worried about the accordion player. Jeezus. She looks like she's going to go postal any second.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thais rage over monk robe worn by Issara. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rametindallas Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thais rage Rage, the hallmark of true Buddhists. This is exactly how the Buddha taught them to react when they feel offended. /sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanFarang Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 "lead singer Takaya Yamauchi rocking out in a Buddhist monk robe" That guy doesn't look Buddhist. Where's the mobile phone? Zip gun? Yaa Baa? Porn DVDs? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookee68 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thais should be outraged by the numbers of criminals, rapists, child molesters and murderers wearing a monk's robe in Thailand itself; living in hiding.... earning a fortune... as opposed to 1 Japanese pop band. Clean ups start in one's own backyard. I also have proof of such, so if anybody wants to shun me, go ahead. I agree with you, They are perfect in the eyes of Thais, even when they are being abused, religion sometimes is a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Wat Mayhem! Kewl name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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