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Enlightenment in Bangkok

A Buddhist novice who could not speak Thai when he arrived in the country is now showing the importance of compassion with his practical mission to help flood victims

More than four decades ago, a young Buddhist novice from Nepal began a spiritual journey to self-discovery.

Phra Anilman explains how to address religious issues and deliver debates on some of the contents in the Tripitaka (Buddhist canon). NAUVARAT SUKSAMRAN

The journey eventually took him in 1970 to a temple in Bangkok, where he found a source of inspiration to dedicate himself to helping those in distress.

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Writer: Nauvarat Suksamran
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