Buddhist monk caught dining with woman

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Monk caught dining with woman

Published: 8 Feb 2013 at 20.14
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Police are seeking the identity of a monk who was photographed having dinner with a woman in public, behaviour deemed inappropriate by Buddhists, reports said on Friday.

The picture has been uploaded and shared through various websites.

The monk's action was not appropriate but was not considered a punishable offence, said Phra Ratcharatnaporn, head of the Phravinayadhikarn - a group of monks appointed to oversee monastic discipline.

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felixqui
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Discussion 18 : 09 Feb 2013 at 14.2518
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Is there anyone who thinks that the Thai monkhood is one whit more respectable than the Roman Catholic clergy?

The difference is that the priests can no longer hide their crimes behind the antique clothing they wear to impress the credulous.

A healthy spiritual life requires no such pious charlatans preying on superstitious fears, and religion has nothing to do with moral right.

The image is fake and fully deserves to be tarnished.
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Discussion 17 : 09 Feb 2013 at 14.1117
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I thought monks, as with most religious leaders, are supposed to offer spiritual guidance. Perhaps he is just doing it over a meal. Why do people automatically jump to conclusions?
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Discussion 16 : 09 Feb 2013 at 10.1216
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Could be a tempest in teapot here.

It is not difficult to buy a monk's robe. The tricky part is tying it on properly, which takes quite a bit of practice and for the uninitiated, assistance.

The photo is conclusive of nothing.
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Discussion 15 : 09 Feb 2013 at 10.0715
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Regarding the monk eating in a restuarant where a woman sat across from him.....

Is there a codified law against this?
Did Lord Buddha declare this was a 'sin'? If so, could the director of the National Office of Buddhism publicly state this? and the source of this 'sacrosanct' law?
And what 'disciplinary actions' can this monk face?

Live, and let live. I see nothing wrong with a monk eating past noon. Female companionship included. Monks are human beings.

We're in the 21st century, but 'religion' is still stuck in the dark ages.
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Discussion 14 : 09 Feb 2013 at 09.3814
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Why women are considered so sinful in this religion? Wake up, it's the 21st century...
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Discussion 13 : 09 Feb 2013 at 09.2613
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Is police in this country really in position to morally judge monkshood? Laughable, really...!
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Ian
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Discussion 12 : 09 Feb 2013 at 09.0812
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Did they enter together, perhaps it was the only seat left. Who paid the bill....does it really matter?
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Discussion 11 : 09 Feb 2013 at 05.4011
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This terrible sin is newsworthy?
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Discussion 10 : 09 Feb 2013 at 01.2310
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D6/felixqui: You are missing the essence of Thai morality, according to which it is much more offensive to speak of wrongdoing than to commit it.
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Discussion 9 : 09 Feb 2013 at 00.519
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Is there no separation between Church (or: Wat) and State ?
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