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Being in Thailand, it is quite common to see Monks
everywhere. They wear the saffron colored robes and sandals, and may or
may not carry a small cloth bag over their shoulders with all of their
worldly possessions. There are certain rules to follow when dealing with
Monks... like women should never look them directly in the eye, God forbid
that a woman should ever touch them for any reason, and generally, all
folks must show them deferential treatment and respect for their holy
position in life. So with these things in mind, Billy and I are
waiting in the Bangkok airport for our direct flight to Chiang Mai. Billy
needs to utilize the facilities, and so excuses himself and goes to
commune with nature. While in that "special room" a Monk says
hello to Billy, who seems to interpret that as a sign of good luck. Next,
Billy thinks, he will be blessed and life will be good for an undetermined
amount of time thereafter. However, instead of blessing him, the Monk
heads out of the lavatory, turns left, and sits down at the Burger King!
No kidding. |
CHANTING
OVER PRAYER STRING |
