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A brush with divinity
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/09/2024
» Nestled in a lush green valley with Phra Putthabat Noi Mountain as the backdrop, Manasikarn Hall was voted as a Top Unseen Attraction in Saraburi by the Tourism Authority of Thailand last year.
Respect the robe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Late last month, Sipboworn Kaewngam, director of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), warned people about what they should and shouldn't do to monks who misbehaved.
More meditating, less talking please
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/10/2021
» Whenever there are reports of Buddhist monks misbehaving or violating the monastic code of conduct, we often hear comments like "They are causing a decay to the religion" and "They should be kicked out of the monastery right away".
Reform of faith needed for youth
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 14/12/2020
» I wasn't surprised to hear anti-government protesters vow to escalate their rallies into the next year.
Three pillars that unite the nation
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/10/2020
» It's been almost three months since we have seen the three-finger salute gestured by pro-democracy students in a series of demonstrations to pressure Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government to step down.
Feet of clay
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/08/2019
» Late last month, many Buddhist followers in Thailand were delighted with the news that four phra farang, or Western monks, were granted samanasak or honorary ecclesiastical titles by HM the King.
Corruption complexities mar Thai politics
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 15/04/2019
» This summer seems hotter than usual to me, and the Songkran water splashes don't seem to cool me down at all. Well, the major culprit isn't El Nino, which is hitting the country this year, but rather the political tension that has been escalating since the March 24 election.
Pitfalls on the path toward enlightenment
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/06/2018
» Money is a tantalising thing, coveted by many. But worldly goods can pose a threat to those who are called to a higher order. The seven ex-monks from three famous Bangkok temples who were in the media limelight over the weeks are no exception.