Schlagwort: Monks

In einem kleinen buddhistischen Tempel in Phetchabun, Thailand, wurden bei den dort wirkenden Mönchen aus irgendwelchen Gründen Drogentests veranlasst, die durchweg positiv auf Methamphetamin reagierten. Die Mönche inklusive des Abts mussten den Tempel vorübergehend verlassen, so dass der nun erst mal leer steht.

The monks were reportedly removed from the temple after police administered urine tests on Monday, which saw all four men fail. Officials did not say what had brought the temple to the attention of police.

Mr Thintapthai told AFP that the „temple is now empty of monks and nearby villagers are concerned they cannot do any merit-making“.

Merit-making is an important Buddhist practice where worshippers gain a protective force through good deeds – in this case by giving food to monks.