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Ladies at BUBS getting ready

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Ladies at BUBS getting ready - DSC05195.jpg

Sat 3rd March 2007

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Sat 3rd March 2007 - DSC05196.jpg

The entourage arrived at BUBS

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The entourage arrived at BUBS - DSC05199.jpg

6 Buddhist monks arrived at 8.25am

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6 Buddhist monks arrived at 8.25am - DSC05200.jpg

The Ven are from Wat Pah Pong

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The Ven are from Wat Pah Pong - DSC05201.jpg

Wat Pah Pong is a forest monastery in Thailand

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Wat Pah Pong is a forest monastery in Thailand - DSC05202.jpg

The night before they were in Kajang

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The night before they were in Kajang - DSC05203.jpg

Tomorrow they will go to Cameron Highland

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Tomorrow they will go to Cameron Highland - DSC05204.jpg

Earlier they toured Singapore

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Earlier they toured Singapore - DSC05205.jpg

These Ven are now on their return route back to Thailand

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These Ven are now on their return route back to Thailand - DSC05206.jpg

The event started off with Pindapat

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The event started off with Pindapat - DSC05207.jpg

Members of BUBS formed bee lines...

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Members of BUBS formed bee lines... - DSC05208.jpg

Devotees offers rice

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Devotees offers rice - DSC05209.jpg

Young and old....

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Young and old.... - DSC05210.jpg

And more rice...

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And more rice... - DSC05211.jpg

The lines was so long, we used up part of the road

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The lines was so long, we used up part of the road - DSC05212.jpg

Mindfully....

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Mindfully.... - DSC05213.jpg

Right Action...

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Right Action... - DSC05214.jpg

Pindapat is a Theravada tradition

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Pindapat is a Theravada tradition - DSC05215.jpg

Where monks goes barefooted in almsbowl

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Where monks goes barefooted in almsbowl - DSC05216.jpg

It\'s lead by a senior monk

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It\'s lead by a senior monk - DSC05218.jpg

The Ven washed their foot before entering the Shirne hall

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The Ven washed their foot before entering the Shirne hall - DSC05220.jpg

A huge turn out for the day

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A huge turn out for the day - DSC05224.jpg

More devotees...

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More devotees... - DSC05225.jpg

Bro Yu Ban having a word with Ven Cagino

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 02:19:46 MST

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Bro Yu Ban having a word with Ven Cagino - DSC05226.jpg

Ven Luang Por Liem

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Ven Luang Por Liem - DSC05227.jpg

The Abbot of Wat Pah Pong

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The Abbot of Wat Pah Pong - DSC05229.jpg

Ajahn Maha Vilepong

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Ajahn Maha Vilepong - DSC05231.jpg

Ven T. Kurba Ex

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Ven T. Kurba Ex - DSC05234.jpg

The Dana begins...

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The Dana begins... - DSC05239.jpg

A long line of vegeterian food was offered

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A long line of vegeterian food was offered - DSC05242.jpg

Bro Chiam Swee Aun helping out with the food

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Bro Chiam Swee Aun helping out with the food - DSC05243.jpg

Abbot of forest monastery of marsh and pong\" (pong is a type of high grass)

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 02:09:32 MST

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Abbot of forest monastery of marsh and pong\" (pong is a type of high grass) - DSC05246.jpg

Bro Chiam Swee Aun and Bro Lee Yu Ban

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 02:09:31 MST

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Bro Chiam Swee Aun and Bro Lee Yu Ban - DSC05247.jpg

A historic day for BUBS

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A historic day for BUBS - DSC05248.jpg

Rejoice for the opportunity to offer Dana

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Rejoice for the opportunity to offer Dana - DSC05249.jpg

Wat Pah Pong is a 140 acres forest and open space

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 02:01:59 MST

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Wat Pah Pong is a 140 acres forest and open space - DSC05250.jpg

This is also a good place to combine one\'s own practice with group activities in amonastic environment.

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This is also a good place to combine one\'s own practice with group activities in amonastic environment. - DSC05251.jpg

Bro Robert Yap offering Dana to Luang Por

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 02:01:57 MST

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Bro Robert Yap offering Dana to Luang Por - DSC05253.jpg

We had quite a lot of food...

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:51:12 MST

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We had quite a lot of food... - DSC05254.jpg

We need some cutleries too..

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We need some cutleries too.. - DSC05255.jpg

Theravadian monk takes one meal a day and an afternoon drink.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:51:10 MST

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Theravadian monk takes one meal a day and an afternoon drink. - DSC05259.jpg

Monks and Novices at Wat Pah Pong stay in well-separated kutis. Most have no water or electricity.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:51:09 MST

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Monks and Novices at Wat Pah Pong stay in well-separated kutis. Most have no water or electricity. - DSC05260.jpg

Laywomen stay with nuns in a separate area of the monastery; laywomen must speak Thai.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:51:08 MST

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Laywomen stay with nuns in a separate area of the monastery; laywomen must speak Thai. - DSC05261.jpg

At Wat Pah Pong, one should speak Thai or be willing to learn.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:43:51 MST

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At Wat Pah Pong, one should speak Thai or be willing to learn. - DSC05262.jpg

Long-term laymen shave their heads and wear white.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:43:50 MST

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Long-term laymen shave their heads and wear white. - DSC05263.jpg

Much of the western Theravadian Sangha originated here with the encouragement and support of Ajahn Chah.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:43:49 MST

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Much of the western Theravadian Sangha originated here with the encouragement and support of Ajahn Chah. - DSC05265.jpg

Ven Cagino is a Malaysian monk now resides at Wat Pah Pong

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:43:48 MST

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Ven Cagino is a Malaysian monk now resides at Wat Pah Pong - DSC05266.jpg

Ven Kurba Ex, a young and handsome Thai monk

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:43:47 MST

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Ven Kurba Ex, a young and handsome Thai monk - DSC05267.jpg

Ajahn Thon from Wat Pah Nanachat

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Ajahn Thon from Wat Pah Nanachat - DSC05270.jpg

Ajahn Maha Vilepong from Wat Pah Pong

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Ajahn Maha Vilepong from Wat Pah Pong - DSC05271.jpg

Luang Por Liem, the Abbot of Wat Pah Pong

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:37:45 MST

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Luang Por Liem, the Abbot of Wat Pah Pong - DSC05272.jpg

Luang Por Liem Thitadhammo who was a student of Ajarn Chah and followed him as abbot of Wat Pah Pong

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Luang Por Liem Thitadhammo who was a student of Ajarn Chah and followed him as abbot of Wat Pah Pong - DSC05274.jpg

Bro Charlie Chia

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Bro Charlie Chia - DSC05275.jpg

Ven Cagino speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Siamese

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:28:39 MST

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Ven Cagino speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Siamese - DSC05276.jpg

Blur image- blur perception

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:28:38 MST

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Blur image- blur perception - DSC05278.jpg

View of a healthy meal

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:28:37 MST

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View of a healthy meal - DSC05279.jpg

Healthy life style...

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Healthy life style... - DSC05281.jpg

A healthy life is the results of what you put in...

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A healthy life is the results of what you put in... - DSC05282.jpg

More offerings...

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:21:29 MST

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More offerings... - DSC05284.jpg

The practice of giving is universally recognized as one of the most basic human virtues

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:21:28 MST

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The practice of giving is universally recognized as one of the most basic human virtues - DSC05285.jpg

In the teaching of the Buddha, the practice of giving claims a place of special eminence

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:21:27 MST

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In the teaching of the Buddha, the practice of giving claims a place of special eminence - DSC05286.jpg

Dana is a quality that testifies to the depth of one\'s humanity and one\'s capacity for self-transcendence.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:21:26 MST

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Dana is a quality that testifies to the depth of one\'s humanity and one\'s capacity for self-transcendence. - DSC05287.jpg

Giving can also be identified with the personal quality of generosity (caga)

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:21:25 MST

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Giving can also be identified with the personal quality of generosity (caga) - DSC05288.jpg

Viewed as the quality of generosity, giving has a particularly intimate connection to the entire movement of the Buddha\'s path.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:13:26 MST

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Viewed as the quality of generosity, giving has a particularly intimate connection to the entire movement of the Buddha\'s path. - DSC05290.jpg

For the goal of the path is the destruction of greed, hate and delusion

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:13:25 MST

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For the goal of the path is the destruction of greed, hate and delusion - DSC05293.jpg

And the cultivation of generosity directly debilitates greed and hate, while facilitating that pliancy of mind that allows for the eradication of delusion.

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:13:24 MST

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And the cultivation of generosity directly debilitates greed and hate, while facilitating that pliancy of mind that allows for the eradication of delusion. - DSC05295.jpg

Like all good deeds, an act of giving will bring us happiness in the future

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:13:23 MST

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Like all good deeds, an act of giving will bring us happiness in the future - DSC05296.jpg

Giving yields benefits in the present life and in lives to come whether or not we are aware of this fact

bubsoc — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:13:22 MST

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Giving yields benefits in the present life and in lives to come whether or not we are aware of this fact - DSC05297.jpg

But when the volition is accompanied by understanding, we can greatly increase the merits earned by our gifts.

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:09 MST

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But when the volition is accompanied by understanding, we can greatly increase the merits earned by our gifts. - DSC05298.jpg

The amount of merit gained varies according to three factors: the quality of the donor\'s motive, the spiritual purity of the recipient, and the kind and size of the gift.

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:08 MST

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The amount of merit gained varies according to three factors: the quality of the donor\'s motive, the spiritual purity of the recipient, and the kind and size of the gift. - DSC05300.jpg

In the practice of giving, this would mean keeping one\'s mind pure in the act of giving, selecting the worthiest recipients available, and choosing the most appropriate and generous gifts one can afford.

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:07 MST

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In the practice of giving, this would mean keeping one\'s mind pure in the act of giving, selecting the worthiest recipients available, and choosing the most appropriate and generous gifts one can afford. - DSC05301.jpg

The volition of the donor before, during and after the act of generosity is the most important of the three factors involved in the practice of giving

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:06 MST

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The volition of the donor before, during and after the act of generosity is the most important of the three factors involved in the practice of giving - DSC05302.jpg

Generosity associated with wisdom before, during and after the act is the highest type of giving.

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:05 MST

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Generosity associated with wisdom before, during and after the act is the highest type of giving. - DSC05303.jpg

The most excellent motive for giving is the intention that it strengthens ones efforts to attain Nibbana

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:04 MST

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The most excellent motive for giving is the intention that it strengthens ones efforts to attain Nibbana - DSC05304.jpg

Liberation is achieved by eliminating all the mental defilements (kilesa), which are rooted in the delusion of a controlling and lasting \"I.\"

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:03 MST

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Liberation is achieved by eliminating all the mental defilements (kilesa), which are rooted in the delusion of a controlling and lasting \"I.\" - DSC05307.jpg

Life in a bowl..

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:02 MST

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Life in a bowl.. - DSC05308.jpg

More food than one can take in a bowl

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:01 MST

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More food than one can take in a bowl - DSC05309.jpg

Now, the desserts...

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:46:00 MST

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Now, the desserts... - DSC05310.jpg

And ... water

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:59 MST

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And ... water - DSC05311.jpg

4 requisites

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:58 MST

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4 requisites - DSC05312.jpg

Robes...

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:57 MST

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Robes... - DSC05315.jpg

Mr. Lum offering the robes

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:56 MST

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Mr. Lum offering the robes - DSC05316.jpg

Little Lum offering to the others

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:55 MST

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Little Lum offering to the others - DSC05318.jpg

Now, its time to offer something else

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:54 MST

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Now, its time to offer something else - DSC05319.jpg

Ang Pows...

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:53 MST

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Ang Pows... - DSC05320.jpg

Members happily forming lines to offer red packet to the Abbot

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Members happily forming lines to offer red packet to the Abbot - DSC05321.jpg

Giving comes very naturally to some people — they enjoy giving and are unhappy if they cannot do so.

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:51 MST

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Giving comes very naturally to some people — they enjoy giving and are unhappy if they cannot do so. - DSC05322.jpg

And though it is obvious that one can give foolishly, it is in general a very good and meritorious thing to give

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:45:50 MST

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And though it is obvious that one can give foolishly, it is in general a very good and meritorious thing to give - DSC05324.jpg

When the Buddha preaches to a newcomer he starts his graduated sermon with an exposition on the virtues of giving

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:07 MST

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When the Buddha preaches to a newcomer he starts his graduated sermon with an exposition on the virtues of giving - DSC05325.jpg

Then its time for Luang Por Liem to give us a Dhamma talk

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:06 MST

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Then its time for Luang Por Liem to give us a Dhamma talk - DSC05326.jpg

Only half the crowd gets inside the shrine hall. The rest litsened through the PA outside the building

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:05 MST

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Only half the crowd gets inside the shrine hall. The rest litsened through the PA outside the building - DSC05327.jpg

The Laung Por spoke in Siamese

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:04 MST

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The Laung Por spoke in Siamese - DSC05328.jpg

All ears for the wise words from Luang Por

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:03 MST

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All ears for the wise words from Luang Por - DSC05329.jpg

Luang Por told us to be greatful of what we have

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:02 MST

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Luang Por told us to be greatful of what we have - DSC05330.jpg

Aajhn Thon noted the speech and later translated to us in English

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:01 MST

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Aajhn Thon noted the speech and later translated to us in English - DSC05331.jpg

A journey of a barefooted monk

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:59:00 MST

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A journey of a barefooted monk - DSC05333.jpg

Thank you Laung Por for the wise advise and blessings

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:58:59 MST

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Thank you Laung Por for the wise advise and blessings - DSC05336.jpg

While the monks started eating inside, the devotees help themselve outside the hall

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:58:58 MST

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While the monks started eating inside, the devotees help themselve outside the hall - DSC05337.jpg

Vegie buffet...

bubsoc — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 22:58:57 MST

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Vegie buffet... - DSC05338.jpg