Friday, March 10, 2006






novices

The reason why there seem to be so many saffron robed monks in Luang Prabang is because of the huge number of novices living in the various temples scattered within and around the city. Most are quite friendly and will engage visitors of the city in a conversation if only to enable them to practice their skills in speaking English. The others I met, I could only converse with them in Thai. From talking to some of them I learned that the live a very disciplined life. They are up early in the morning for their prayers then they go around the village to collect alms from the people. During the day, they go to school, study their lessons and then do chores around the temple. Then before they know it, it is time for the evening prayers.
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