Thailand's Tainted Robes | Misbehaving Monks | 101 East

[@skyinuri8868]

Just be aware that monks, priests, nuns, muftis, ustadz, syeikhs they all are human being. They are NOT GOD

[@ThuBa-fz8fq]

skyi nuri I am totally agree!

[@tawnhor]

That’s why people shouldn’t prays them . They’re just normal people

[@jessamatus5052]

Most especially, POPES. They are NOT GODS. THEY WILL BE NEVER ANYTHING MORE THAN SINFUL HUMAN BEINGS ---- they're just like everyone else🙂

[@skyinuri8868]

@@jessamatus5052 there is only One God (whatever mankind like or not). No deity for Him, He has no sons. He never have a rest

[@jessamatus5052]

@@skyinuri8868 Good point👍 GOD is only ONE. Thanks for correcting.🙂

[@Saul_Goodman_Criminal_Lawyer]

This is how people behave when you gave them so much power, In any religion.

[@advosudhirroy9640]

True too much Power and authority corrupt's people

[@pinklady7184]

Corrupt people become that, when they are given too much education, too much money, too much power. Likewise, we Europeans gave charity to Somalian nation, gave boats and tools for fishing. Afterwards, Kenyans asked Europe to stop giving them charity, after Somalians were creating civil wars in neighbouring countries. Also, Somalian fishermen become pirates. Charity gets abused in much the same way as power.

[@jamakiaheckert1869]

There Sucker’s

[@luckyali4948]

100% agree Saul!

[@jhavajoe3792]

Guy should have just laid low and get a job at Cinibon.

[@lunarcalendar368]

As disgusting as this is, we should blame the individual, rather than the religion itself.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Great and Smart Comment and 💯 Right 👍👍👍

[@dcmhsotaeh]

Exceptions do not make the rule Suspect " other"religious systems trying to discredit Buddhism

[@Honestandtruth007]

@@dcmhsotaeh ALL Religions are good Spiritually and Seeding in All Traditions to be followed......... but Evil is sometimes in the people hearts called Temptations....... Only the very Strong can resist.....

[@madisampi2770]

haha

[@Honestandtruth007]

@Tiger I. F. R. Tiger Prove it Sucker

[@Mossed786]

Nen Kham was sentenced to 114 years in jail in 2018. Thank god they caught up to him!

[@TheMindIlluminated]

Good

[@OnionLord9000]

Nen Kham? They sent a kid to jail?

[@terrysmith381]

Why can they not catch up with the Redbull owners son ? 555

[@jasper5016]

I am Hindu but I tell you that in every religion, there are 5% of disciples who go in a different path and turn out criminals.

[@elle6968]

you are a man of wisdom blessings to you from Elle in England xx

[@DocRealTalk]

Lol I think way more than 5% of people claiming to be "Sadhus" are criminals or scam artists.

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

A P - In some religions the numbers are reversed.

[@jaiprakash2953]

RealTalk oh. Are you talking about the bishops who have been molesting young boys for centuries ? Or the pope who openly accepts that this is happening and that he couldn’t control? Or s pedophile who married a nine year old? Just be clear. Because your words are double edged sword

[@Samsung-hd3tm]

Hinduism is worst because it descriminate

[@dayonpanyalai8583]

I am a Muslim...i think religious people are human too..they also make mistakes as we do..salute to Thai news that they have the courage to expose this sensitive issues..and fyi it also happened in Moslem society..

[@harrybarnhill8029]

Dayon Panyalai i agree, it is sad to see these monks so far off the middle road as Siddartha taught us the middle road is the only path to happiness. They no longer teach the dharma and cease to be monks and are damned to a life of want and suffering☹️

[@trueCrime.Italiano]

I am Muslim and it always happens among the clergy because they can easily exploit vulnerable people by their religious talk ..That's why the clergy in every religion hates communism,they won't be able to survive on scamming people in a communist society

[@madisampi2770]

yes ok, you are muslim and your name ha ha

[@Halimah1301]

@@trueCrime.Italiano that doesn't mean Islam teaches wrong. When people break the rules the Quran cannot be blamed. When people break traffic rules does it mean the rules are wrong?

[@kaiencross91]

Atheis also human

[@mpiazza000]

Misbehaving Muslim to misbehaving Buddhist. Ratio is 1,000,000 to 1

[@gshrdy5415]

Not exactly but very close.

[@mpiazza000]

Buddhism as a philosophy, not religion is design to weed out extremists. The middle path.

[@dashmancar3625]

don't forget they are 1.6 billion muslim and 495 million buddhist, consider that ratio too

[@mpiazza000]

Attila The Hun becuase al jazerra

[@mpiazza000]

Dashman Car there is a truth to this. But let. Me be honest with u for a second. I am an agnostic. I am not for anu other religion. But there is a much higher amount of terrorist activity in islam. I personally believe that if you put people to worship a religion, and vaule that more important thay everything else in the world, pray 5 times a day, you are going to devekop extremist activity

[@notvisible3754]

The monks like this didn’t have intentions of living as monks in the first place. They just wanted the title. Becoming a monk is about YOU and YOUR journey as well as helping others find what is possible while following this path. The real monks who truly follow this to its core are the most amazing people I have ever met.

[@theworkethic]

Becoming a religious person and claiming the self righteousness you claim is absurd. They are all the same.

[@notvisible3754]

@@theworkethic That is your opinion and though I disagree, I respect your opinion.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

No God, no one to pray to during a crisis.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

@@theworkethic Awesome analysis

[@feek123]

all most every buddhist monks are like this in sri lanaka also happening every day pls help al jazeera

[@janetsoniatauro1621]

I am a Christian, but I would like to say please do give credit to those vast majority of those monks those who live simple lives.

[@nehachavan4534]

Exactly my point....We should respect those monks who have given up their lives their desires in spreading the dhamma...Doesn't matter what religion you are from...what matters is your mentality towards certain things...

[@NarutoUzumaki-hu2rp]

@@nehachavan4534 you mean dharma.

[@nehachavan4534]

@@NarutoUzumaki-hu2rp No I mean dhamma...Dharma(Rituals)and Dhamma(Knowledge) are 2 different things...

[@NarutoUzumaki-hu2rp]

@@nehachavan4534 no, dharma is not ritual. But there is no perfect translation. I think dharma means law, order, duty, righteousness

[@nuffflavor]

You are confusing faith with human biological traits. Faith does not stop those traits.... it just fool others that you did.

[@sventer198]

If monks are “just men” and “just like other people” then they should be punished according to the law “just like other people”. Their religion should not protect them from criminal prosecution. So a paedophile who is a monk confesses and gets no jail time, but if he were “just a man” then he would go to jail. The monk should go to jail too.

[@Berrywizarrd]

The religious does not protect them from jails, there are no rules in Buddhist that the monks shouldn't go to jail. Some of them didn't get arrested and go to jail because It was some small fault like drinking, touching women(if the woman is fine with it) and fight IN JUDICIAL TERM, because everyone can do that but if when it comes to drugs or anything ILLEGAL IN JUDICIAL TERM they'll get arrested. But all thing that I have said are big faults in RELIGIOUS TERM.

[@user-gi4qk7qm3t]

Susan Ananda I don’t know if you have a mental disability, but Islam doesn’t even have religious leaders. We have Imams, but they are not leaders, they only lead the prayer. Nothing more. Not our faith, not our interpretation of our religion. Nothing more.

[@wiputjaturapattarapong490]

@@user-gi4qk7qm3t What about the caliph or leaders of islamic states (sultans). They seem to match the term some how.

[@karenkaren2369]

Monks kill by SPDC in Burma . It is crazy !

[@karenkaren2369]

@@Berrywizarrd monks kill by SPDC in Burma !

[@moshdude8444]

I wonder if Al-jazeera will ever show the reality of Islam

[@tys6739]

Stewie Griffin here what i was thinking

[@moshdude8444]

Fatima K You mean Muslims are peaceful? you kidding right?

[@jnyst]

You speak of Islam as one big monolithic block of people but the reality is far more complex. I, for instance, live in a Muslim country: Malaysia. Yet, I have yet to see a place that is more peaceful and accepting of other beliefs and religions. In Burma, Buddhists are killing Rohingya (Muslims) and it's a tragedy. Does it mean that Buddhism is a violent religion? No. People are violent. It's innate. Beliefs are just excuses used to justify our human nature.

[@moshdude8444]

Jonathan Nyst dude there were no Muslims in Burma before 100 Years ago.

[@jnyst]

Stewie Griffin here is that enough to justify mass killings?

[@دونالدترامبالحلابالعظيم]

You don't need priests, Rabbis, Muftis.. to mediate between you and God They are just humans

[@sumairagul5297]

You forgot to say monks

[@mainstreetjax9356]

The Devils lives under the robes of them that you are worshipping.

[@east5008]

@Odyssey only God knows why.. Kid rock..

[@rameshtelang7705]

Perfect reply

[@mohitadlakha982]

@Odyssey you need a book. Hundreds of maulvis. And a ritual of hajj, ritual of circumcision, ritual of animal sacrifice each year, 😂😂 Do I need to say more ?

[@flyboyadventures777]

Buddhism is not a Religion and its sad to see even the monks turn it into one! Buddha was a wise man who understood how to maintain peace in ones soul and spread his knowledge to others, he was not a God or did he ever state that you must do exactly what he says or your not Buddhist! All Religions have strict belief systems, Buddhism in its true form does not! :)

[@jesshann7936]

I do not know where you got educated but I was educated that Buddhism is a religion GOOGLE IT

[@cyber1991]

Buddhism is a religion. You really know nothing about Buddhism other than what corrupted books you read in the western world, do you? Go and read the real sutras written by non-westerners.

[@ronaldobmt8822]

Warrior cyber buddis id dog religion

[@flyboyadventures777]

As if you know me and anything about what I have or have not studied! Buddhism is a wise mans words, just like the Tao Te Ching www.buddhanet.net/nutshell03.htm

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

Flyboy Adventures Wrong! Buddhism IS a religion

[@mily87ful]

This happens in EVERY faith! Islam, Judaism, Christianity , Buddhism etc

[@aerokrebs9619]

OH NO! AJ never criticize a certain aspect.

[@code3xiv]

@Pat Maguire please hide a bit of your stupidity. it stinks!

[@jhaduvala]

@Pat Maguire WRONG

[@terranowa2080]

You forgot to mention the main fraud religion hindu

[@powerstrike2904]

@@terranowa2080 hinduism isn't only a religion its culture and way of living..it taught world spirituality, world most oldest dharma.. If you know anything..

[@anila5711]

Worship the creator rather than worshipping the creation.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

ameen

[@othmanahmad7331]

Yes true,worship Allah only

[@LongNguyen-lx8if]

Othman Ahmad but Allah is not the creator so no worship for Allah

[@cleopatrachakravartymaiti2869]

@@othmanahmad7331 Brahma is creator in our culture

[@froilanbacelonia9467]

Love it you've got to be the best

[@myshanamakisi6063]

Instead of protecting Buddhism, yall should be protecting the children from being violated. This is horrible.

[@truth8307]

Similar with all religions. Imagine how many innocent children have been sexually abused by the Catholic priests annually

[@free3dmodelsfbx]

@@truth8307 tell me with proves which religion teaches to abuse kids.

[@truth8307]

@@free3dmodelsfbx why do you ask ? Tell me beside Christianity, which religion teach people to condemn non-followers ?

[@soonhengng1919]

Buddha? Buddha are always smiling at us even when we are mourning. How about this - when your home catches fire in the middle of the night, instead of saving you, your buddha still smiling and perish together with you.

[@myshanamakisi6063]

@@soonhengng1919 What?! 😒

[@OhevTorathMoshe]

An honest question: Would Al Jazeera English create a documentary entitled "Islam's Tainted Turbans: Misbehaving Imams 101"?

[@buddyholland1427]

STORMY AND TRUMP

[@dollsunitedcovenofkingssec6558]

nope

[@PP-vf1kx]

OhevTorathMoshe ....and risk being bomb?

[@martyfowler3072]

@OhevTorathMoshe now, you have come up with an excellent title. you should get paid for coming up with it.

[@AuralVirus]

Surah At-Talaq 65:4 (in short, Surah At-Talaq 65:4 is the koran blatantly advocating pedophillia)

[@tuanv1897]

There is nothing money and power cannot taint. That is why the Buddha was against large organized religion, and stayed in the forest until his last day. Dhammapada: Verse 99 Delightful are the forests where worldlings delight not; the passionless will rejoice (therein), (for) they seek no sensual pleasures.

[@dontworry7575]

Loool fake asf religion

[@BroHongChai]

Then you must stayed in the forest until your last day 😝

[@brandonle6236]

Exactly and it seems India is too retarded to understand this

[@vintageb8]

@@dontworry7575 fake? any basis to what you say?

[@harir6316]

@@brandonle6236 People who believe virgin mary can give birth to a baby should not comment on others.

[@quickstat2832]

Religion never teach us to be bad. We make religion bad.

[@quickstat2832]

@d zora yeah

[@KK-bk3dm]

....theres some pretty f-ed teachings in the bible

[@MrDemon3434]

d zora what religion are you where everyone is perfect?

[@quickstat2832]

@d zora you have misguided before reading Quaran. You are established wrong way to discuss quaran. Read twice before quoting something.

[@quickstat2832]

@d zora you have gone mad!! You are invited to come to me

[@Kenri_Basar]

I'm an Indian and during my college days I studied with many Thais especially thai monks. Thai students had a separate building used as Kitchen for themselves which was overlooked by a monk. One thing I noticed is that most of them did not practice celebacy as they should because they had girlfriends. They lived a very open life. I also heard that most get into monastery because the government funds their education and they come from very poor background. Once they get the education from other countries especially from India they go back and leave the monastery and live a regular life. They take advantage of the loophole in the system.

[@patricew.4010]

Like how h.i v. Positive people get into other countries through a medical loophole.

[@lorriegottschalk4385]

Like most people do in any country! Find the loop holes.

[@evaosirus6055]

This is more of a critique on the country than the individual in my view

[@s.B.__creatooorrr]

It is not appropriate to talk about this without knowing it well.

[@張君好]

Buddha said: All humans are equal. Then, why would monks subject to a different set of laws than the rest of the people?

[@ashinmyaung3499]

Ernest Chow All humans are equal. Then, why would Americans subject to American law which is different set of laws than the rest of the people?

[@Celinestu333]

@@ashinmyaung3499 wut? Lol

[@chanyon6730]

There are so many good monks and nuns are in the world, U can't even imagine how great they are. we don't care about some stupid ones. only a few monks and nuns are misbehaving. U stupid fool. first of all, learn Theravada Buddhism before crowing about them.

[@thanh-ansam8292]

Because Buddha was a teacher and monks are like students. Get it?

[@StivenPiu]

the idea of equality in Buddhism context refers to the same basis (human rebirth), opportunity everyone had to achieve enlightenment and the fundamental goal of everyone: want happiness and don't want suffering. in advance, the ultimate nature of every being is the same. Why monks subject to sets of law? it is because conventionally, every being is tainted by the negative affliction. So, in order to attain the quality of "equality" in this context, the vows help to control and free the mind from afflictions. Unless you can provide a complete version of buddha's sermon of your sentence that buddha said all humans are equal, then contextually the discussion would be different.

[@cyber1991]

Just because there are a few misbehaving monks don't represent all monks. THose monks have already broken the Buddhist precepts. Some people use religion to further their desires. That includes all religions .

[@Kamal-ju6qx]

@Deen Bloger go and see yourself why asking from someone

[@sunilharrisonleemakurukula1558]

Most of the comments are blaming to Aljazeera...WHY? In this video Al Jazeera has not tried to disgrade Buddhism. It has tried give a value in the global community to keep Buddhism untainted. As Buddhists viewers should appreciate Al Jazeera for trying to conserve their fellow religions in their original qualities. Yes not just Buddhism. All the religions in the world has an original quality. Now it's time to preserve them in their diversity without letting innocent youth trap in extremism. Religion of a Christian is Christianity (though many branches are there) Religion of a Hindu is Hinduism (though many branches are there) Religion of a Muslim is Islam (though few branches are there) Religion of a Buddhist is Buddhism (though few branches are there) So original faith of any religion has no branches or even misunderstanding. Interpretation from person to person.. Culture to culture.. Generation to generation.. Time to tima has resulted this gap. Now it's time to understand the Religion of Mankind is Humanity. Apart from that all the religions on earth are our heritage. We must protect their values as one nation on earth.

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

People with your mindset are too rare these days. Stay positive brother.

[@jokebapack2]

@Gary Williams do you actually watch the video? It is not complaining it is reporting and a very balanced one too.

[@safah5766]

Wow you actually make sense..never thought id find such a comment!

[@md.yasirkamal3548]

@Gary Williams Have you practice that...?

[@emirraxandriaemirrax9093]

well said, agreed

[@mweezy]

I like the Monk who said "people should ordain when they are ready to and not when someone tells them or forces them". Unfortunately, being a monk or a priest can sometimes make a person rich in materialistic things.

[@alx2025]

Ok, I'm not shocked by their misbehavior. Now expose priests and pastors In USA and Latin America.

[@juxt_aposition9935]

This is 101 East

[@kellyedey5952]

Your not going to be shocked at any religion, so why bother?.

[@mstevens832]

Africa too.

[@majestystudio3567]

ALX imams ?

[@jot965]

saudi arabia too..

[@aaron4820]

"Won't use her real name" Shows her entire house.

[@damianjackson9162]

Foreal tho

[@Wandia462]

I noticed and started dying. Wtf

[@spndrtwentythree5239]

Ahahha thats what I said. You can Google map her house. So much for protecting her.

[@lucianomeijer2324]

You could even see her face through the window

[@jeremiasseedmary1616]

You have no point

[@ninozaldarriaga1582]

It's better to pray direct to god..religion made for business all of them there always money involved.

[@2557carla]

No God or Goddess can save you, if you do evil deeds you're responsible on it. You're the one can save yourself!

[@jamakiaheckert1869]

I do pray for the nature. Not to humans like all this monk’s.thre such a fake.

[@2557carla]

@@jamakiaheckert1869 I don't worship monks as deity. I worship their ideal acts. If they do evil acts they don't deserve to be worship.

[@campkira]

don't forget in thailand if the police found you not acting as monk.. they will drage you to be removed by head of monk and send you to jail... yeah.. there are jail for that also...

[@syednasranshamilsyeddin1966]

@@jamakiaheckert1869 nature is create by god. But which god u worship? Statue, human made?

[@kyapruenumarma3006]

I'm a Buddhism in from Bangladesh and i proud of my Buddhist religion.. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Name Buddha 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@kaninchen321]

Im really shocked about the monk who apparently embezzled millions of Dollars or Thai Bath and then escaped to the US in a private jet. Why is it not possible to issue an international arrest warrant for this guy and to bring him back to Thailand to Justice?

[@TheYasmineFlower]

Because the US has no regard for the law. They won't even return kidnapped children to their countries.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

I agree. There should be an international warrant through Interpol. It may be the Thai government is holding up things.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

The U.S. is not signature to Interpol. Then it falls back as to whether the U.S. and Thailand have extradition treaties.

[@vanhkunthaisonglyric9243]

kaninchen321 I live in his hood pass by this temple everyday

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@TheYasmineFlower Most countries won't return children if they're kidnapped by a parent and cared for by the parent, as is often the case. Russia is just kidnapping children, emptying orphanages or often taking them from their families.

[@EarlFaulk]

Different religion, different culture, same scam.

[@EarlFaulk]

***** Troll harder mate.

[@AQWVegeto]

+EarlFaulk the book of the dead is not Buddhist

[@AQWVegeto]

+Mike Hawk "this heathen" reads Buddhist texts myself and you need to stop with all this hate. The book of the dead is meant to be read to someone as they die.

[@STIGGBLASTBACK]

Blasphemy! i am a Priest of Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster we do not ask money... we ask meatballs... testicles in your case as payment for preaching his holiness name... i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/08/1410181179130_wps_2_image001_png.jpg

[@STIGGBLASTBACK]

lol wikipedia... The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) is the deity of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster or Pastafarianism (a portmanteau of pasta and Rastafarian), a social movement that promotes a light-hearted view of religion and opposes the teaching of intelligent design and creationism in public schools. According to adherents, Pastafarianism is a "real, legitimate religion, as much as any other".[3] Pastafarianism is legally recognized as a religion in the Netherlands[4] and New Zealand.

[@aryaravish]

so you think that a few rotten apples should represent the entire basket. No one is perfect. No religion is perfect. You will find rotten apples everywhere.

[@mujiburr.9667]

swapsd yeps because there is a core, but your religion has no core at all. It is DYI religion, so nothing is a problem except eating beef.

[@pareshpatil9259]

@@Tippy2forU first we are not discusiing people we are discussing Religion,,,,,, and afcourse thpse who are involved in money stealing are worse of humans...But my religion never said to steal or kill like,,,,those abrahamic religions....Please relate some more comments mainly to topics....our religion is for all no stoppage we belive you all are born Hindus and then some get baptised and some circumsised...we born and live life as God gave us...never to kill innocents thats what our scriptures teach...

[@Tippy2forU]

@@pareshpatil9259 : It depends on how you translate it and use it. Some say the caste system, honor killings, animal sacrifice are in the Hindu religion and stealing from others is okay because God wants them to have money. I dont believe in any religion. Hinduism is no better than all the other religions out there. It's a religion made by man and all man's flaws. I find it interesting that Hinduism is supposed to be so peaceful but you can't seem to end corruption or rape.

[@vedantmehra6970]

That's the whole point of the documentary right

[@enlightenyourself8555]

If only islam was treated like that but humans are hypocrits

[@xx1590]

No group of people is perfect and monks, in reality, are just a group of humans where some will measure up and some will not.

[@dunruden9720]

There is a huge gulf between what the Buddha taught, and what is practised in his name, and what Jesus taught and what is practised in his!

[@honesty2152]

Jesus taught about a kingdom, all these other ones teach about a religion. Kingdom relationship religion works.

[@boosie4l133]

dunruden Buddha taught you how to be yourself and help yourself, Jesus taught you how to follow his kingdom.

[@sharahlousia6460]

@@boosie4l133 Jesus taught how to walk with God and through him one could reach the kingdom but not all are accepted.. unlike Buddhism which is a practice of perfection, almost a phase, these monks say that themselves.....

[@boosie4l133]

Sharah Lousia stop hating on Buddhism. I don’t want to argue with a Christian because that will just be my own undoing since you’re all so confident. Buddhism is not about perfection but accepting yourself

[@honesty2152]

@@boosie4l133 You need help from God to be yourself. Jesus's sacrifice settled the issue that existed between man and God, and any man who recognises that he needs help being himself is GIVEN that help FROM HIS CREATOR. By ourselves it's impossible to help ourselves because ALL the stuff needed for helping us comes from outside of us.

[@aetnat0k1y0]

The worst humans are those that profess that they are "angels" when they are, in fact, psychopaths.

[@southernarawak5699]

Allan Torng I don't see any psychopaths in this video.

[@mvn3949]

Ah, finally found the monk who bought a Ferrari from the monk who sold his Ferrari...

[@jeffstryker1454]

I know a monk who owns a Mercedes, like what Wtf I can't even buy one.

[@stlkngyomom]

Khanthaly Phommaseisy Your not religious enough(obviously:)

[@TorbenRudgaard]

MV N that was a great book btw :-)

[@truth8307]

All proofs of karma, no God.

[@smartyauntie4218]

All human beings are sinners. Being a monk or a priest doesn’t make you less of a sinner.

[@janyou17]

Unfortunately, more likely they are more sinners

[@CarolFremel-my4hs]

Maybe they should try just a little harder though

[@soonhengng1919]

Agreed 100%. Of all people, the 1st person they hurt are their parents. I would be very hurt and disappointed if my child tells me that he/she wants to be a monk/nun. Firstly, they must shave, change name break tie. Worst still if only son.

[@soniajfernando]

All humans are capable of sin.

[@beverlykorte8581]

Yes 👍

[@aamoon]

Religion is a good business. Make money fast.

[@Disha87]

+aamoon..absolutely right, modern day smart business,without any investment or hard wrk

[@niltd8784]

aamoon i accept religion is multi billion dollar industry.

[@Sugabullets]

Its more of a control mechanism.

[@TorbenRudgaard]

Yes religion is a great way for men to hide phedofileism and get away with raping children in the name of some superstition.

[@francisjoaquin6121]

true.

[@martinratcliffe5987]

Monks never were perfect and never will be, because they're human and vary in experience and skill in practice. It's more important to focus on your own practice. Be inspired by good deeds. Follow the good path.

[@yushyush9469]

Not all monks bro

[@rivrodz71]

Problem is that one cannot put blind faith on religion, governments or people in power

[@jjqq4116]

Or on Science, politics and Philosophy.

[@uzomarose]

Thank YOU........ As a Monk, this has been enlightening

[@biancarose636]

Ecclesiastes 7:20 (Kjv) For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

[@jamesmccool4565]

Blanca Chipana Truth

[@biorig]

Including Jesus, yes.

[@foughtthelol]

@@biorig Jesus was not from earth, but he was without sin, yet he let himself be smitten for all evil of all mankind.

[@nikhilsilva5244]

Amen

[@euayoyo]

Friendly reminder: In Thailand and Asian countries where Buddhism is an official or dominant belief: Mostly viewed as a religion In the majority of the Western world: Mostly viewed as a philosophy or a way of life, not as a religion Just want to point that out as a S.E. Asian Buddhist. Thanks and have a good day. 👍🏼

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

Sorry Oyo in the U.S., which has the largest Buddhist population of any Western country, Buddhism is recognized as a religion. Problems come in when there is no oversight by a board of directors.

[@Rowxstr]

there are always wolves in sheep clothing... just like the imams or priest in christians...

[@katesuwatthana5512]

The most reasonable comment

[@sarmadghafoor1484]

yea every religion especially Hindi people some say they break coconuts and cure them then people pay them money look it up

[@sarmadghafoor1484]

Stealthinator139 is it? i swear in the olden times there was loads of accusations not just a few but alot

[@falischika6221]

I don't know about the Imams but priest are definitely not innocent, Christianity in general is a very corrupt religion. All Christians do are conquer, eat pork, and drink alcohol.

[@ardkoreable]

bang on!

[@dhanaty6744]

Here in Australia, we see Monks dressed up and asking for money in streets (especially asking Asians so they give ).. cops caught and questioned many and now they have stopped a bit..

[@tclanjtopsom4846]

Lmao. Where in Australia, i remember a few in the 90s but haven't seen a monk in Australia for decades .

[@tclanjtopsom4846]

@Hamdullah Wahabbi Why? Religion is a scam to control and get power over people and to make money. I respect your right to believe in whatever you want but I bet you were raised a muslim, they say if you get a child indoctrinated by 7 they are in it for life.

[@snowyfox9496]

The buddha prohibited monks from begging for money, these people who are doing this are not real monks, just liars and beggars

[@SHARONMKARYE]

Hurts so much to see grown ups sexually assulting children😭😭 God! Why have humans become so evil!!!😥☹

[@HT-rq6om]

The bible gives us profound insight to why. Thanks be to Jesus who came to earth to break this vicious cycle! And He will come back to set free His earth and destroy the works of the evil in the spiritual as well in this earthly realm🙏

[@laurenz4528]

Um we were evil since the beginning? Now I feel like it’s pretty good compared to what happened in history of humanity and what was normal in some eras. It’s just to many with errors billions of people so there are lot of bad ones which get even easier exposed nowadays...

[@cryptodamus7852]

Nothings changed

[@jameswebb4593]

I live in Thailand, not Bangkok, Pattaya but rural N'E.Thailand . My wife is a devout Buddhist ,in fact she is at the Temple as I write. The Thais are not stupid , they know what Monks are good or bad. When you see a Temple in a poor condition its usually because the head monk is no good. its customary for a young Thai boys to be inaugerated into Buddhism by being a novice monk for a month or ever , up to them . Personally I haven't a religious bone in my body , but I do admire Buddhists. When disaster strike , like flooding their input is essential for those affected. My wife went out every day cooking and delivering food to those stranded. Convoys of lorries arrived from all over Thailand donated by different Temples. Sure all barrels can contain a rotten apple , doesn't mean they are all bad.

[@richievellalar3214]

Thank you James , Thai people so much nice and beautiful people ... Keep in touch james...

[@sayaofficial2762]

Imam in Islam teaches to hate other religious groups. Can you imagine?

[@nancyamin4586]

@@sayaofficial2762 this is not true, I never heard any Imam who ever mentioned hating any nation or religion.

[@simontay1187]

For any religious disciples or believers, "Don't be outside holy, inside dirty"! Never judge a book by its cover.

[@johngillon6969]

I'd love to see in the Vatican's basement.

[@cgreen777]

God told Adam be fruitful and multiply.

[@gingerteddy618]

@dom com.I don't believe you.

[@Wotdermatter]

During the 70s, a small lake at the Vatican and near a nunnery was drained so that it could be cleaned. Hundreds of skeletons of babies were discovered. Yes, they were the result of sexual activities between the nuns and priests. 'nuf sed.

[@lunadevass5561]

Theres leather wallpaper and mirrors.

[@SA-yn6pg]

dom com. First of all, prophet Muhammed peace be upon him didn’t dye his hair red, it is called henna, it is very healthy for your hair. He didn’t wear makeup, he did put on a sort of black line directly underneath his eye, this was to prevent sand from coming into his eyes (it was common, they lived in the Sahara after all) he wore a thawb, it is common amongst men to this very day. And he never touched boys, Islam doesn’t support pedophilia in any matter. The whole marrying a 9 year old wasn’t true. His first wife was over 40 whilst he was in his twenties. And how dare you accuse him of performing inappropriate acts with young boys, our dear prophet never did or would do that. Please don’t disrespect a religion when you don’t know enough about them. Propaganda has demonized our religion. I urge you to look up any video about the prophet peace be upon him. Not a video from an anti-Islamic channel, but a real one, one that is narrated by a Muslim. May Allah forgive us all.

[@gshrdy5415]

It won't erode faith in monks, there are few bad apples in every faith, unless there are too many there is no problem.

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

GSH RDY It was a problem obviously for the minor that monk got pregnant by that monk.

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

tvee And your point?

[@EarlFaulk]

I would say that if the police recieved over 900 calls in a few weeks as stated in the video then I would say it is a problem.

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

tvee Yes that is true.

[@ascendedfashy9632]

tvee not all priests are rapists that's just a joke people say based on a stereotype

[@hudarsono]

I think what the last Buddhist said was quite true. Society put just too much expectation to the monk, after all they are just common human being inside that robe. Human being like you and me.

[@hudarsono]

Kenny Zhang i believe many of them became a monk by cultural conditioning in thailand rather than concious decision.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

I think the perception of monks is totally wrong. They are learning a certain way to learn more about Buddhism They are no different than lay Buddhists.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

I think in this case people have put them into positions of authority. We tend to make idols of people in authority.

[@anil01kumar2000]

Harry McNicholas -Dont talk if u donot know about monkhood.Monkhood itself is restraining from worldly pleasures if the person is not following then he will not be called Monk as simple as that. Being a monk and doing the things which ordinary people do will make no difference between a monk and ordinary people.Monks were thrown out of monk wood for their misbehaviour in hinduism,jainism as there were instances which they were doing of worldly pleasures soon they were thrown out of monk wood. It does not mean Entire buddhism is fake or the teachings is fake.Buddhism is a part of Hinduism and Jainism is very similar to Buddhism which follows even more strict rules. Jainism is the oldest religion in the world.Infact Jainism do not give monkhood to every one and only be given under strict conditions and monitored for certain time by gurus who give diksha and later they will always accompany them.

[@harshalramteke2625]

True

[@Mom-ly6jh]

This problem isn't just a Thai problem, It's worldwide in every Faith. It's just like the different races not all are good but most are . we need to stop judging people and just know we are all human and are not perfect. Kindness to your fellow man is a start no matter race or faith.

[@wimalism]

Agreed

[@kerstiesweeney]

There are perverts EVERYWHERE. Trust your gut when it comes to these things. Be safe, always.

[@nobodyshereyet6714]

@Kerstie Sweeney Yes, exactly..👍👍👍 Kindly share your email or your WhatsApp contact details for our future communications, pls! Thanks for your concern.

[@Codykerr08]

Fr i had to run from this lady once

[@ryancute22]

As far as I'm concern, they are no longer MONKS, they are called the FALLEN already.

[@San_89]

You're right.......

[@suridejsuriyadeth4213]

you are right

[@ryancute22]

they don't deserve to wear those clothes anymore!

[@heeheeliser8815]

yep...they can't be considered monks if they don't act like one.

[@Julia-fs2un]

People need to live in reality. Monks are humans. We do not put on this robe and become purified. We vow to follow these disciplines, but its superficial to think that they will be perfect from then on. We make mistakes along the way. We aspire to purity. A monk is still a monk if he break an rule until he removes his robe. If he repents to Buddha or A Monk or even himself sincerely, and feel a sense of shame , then he can remain a monk and strive onto purity

[@Ptomify]

Buddhism is best religions as they respect other religions. Nd r generally peaceful provided they r not disturbed.

[@Mr.Jasaw13]

really ... there are few exceptions though, right .. like the ones from Burma killing people of different faith ... very nice

[@nicking7476]

@@peacealltheworld41 has

[@zoeya8243]

Seriously ????? How about they did to rohinya????

[@rudancruz2075]

are you sure how about the rohingyan

[@shirleyq4675]

@@irfanrahmanexmuslim9503 children are not terrorists. Innocent farmers are not terrorists. Use your brain!

[@thenekom]

Suspicious monk activity should be the name of a band.

[@shenruivah]

thenekom I play the guitar.

[@sleeexs]

thenekom good idea

[@memi9839]

was what I thought too!

[@thisutuber]

_Bad Monk Cases_

[@annax290]

I'll be your hype man

[@sandeepmehta5311]

Lots of respect for 99.99% monks who keeps the Buddhism alive. A great peaceful religion based on similar principles of non violence and Ahimsa , somewhat similar to Jainism.

[@TheObaidgul]

every religion has screw ups. that's the lesson.

[@Swonder1972]

And atheistic countries killed almost two hundred million in the 20th century alone...the biggest mass murderers in history...

[@mssburr]

hahaha... pretty much ... Because religion is traditions of man... not God... Jesus walked the streets among the people teaching Gods word and broke bread with all the people sick, criminals, and whores.... You know all the type people the church members hide behind the church walls talking down about and treat like trash... And that is only one religion.... There is good and bad in all...

[@Kianquenseda]

money corrupts because it is financial power. absolute power is absolute corruption

[@Kianquenseda]

***** is that the most intelligent reply you can muster ?

[@davidtaylor2939]

I liked it Mike.

[@ddlcp]

money's nothing but paper so it more like greed and wealth to be specific and in this case isolation from worldly temptation

[@Bujjcun]

Sadly, the country worries more about their religion than human trafficking

[@imliterallyjustsomeguy]

This is seriously misinformed, who taught you this? Dumbass

[@theturokknife]

he is a ginger

[@VenerableNut]

Lalita Love you are beautiful girl

[@anil01kumar2000]

Arang -They are doing correctly. Ordinary people are born and die but a monk is some one who walks on path towards liberation of his soul.

[@ptitamourdou]

sometimes human trafficking is done religion

[@CoolGirl007]

As a buddhist, feeling shame on those who are misbehaving

[@SanaKhan-ol7se]

I like Thailand. ....and don't judge a community with some people's mistake

[@terrysmith381]

SOME NO ! MOST YES !!!

[@armandofernandez8257]

True.don't Judge Thailand or the Temples or the Churches or religion is the individual him self that is dirty.

[@LonerNomad]

@@armandofernandez8257 the whole of Thailand is dirty filled with molesters and pedos

[@nancynahnigoh3550]

A true monks never possessed money all the money go to the temples and charities to public and never ask for money just foods they took cos I took part in some ritual of 7 months that is ghost months and they took foods and depends on public to donate some money

[@benggamaha5191]

Stupid kid @Sana Khan

[@lynno6546]

Glad Nen Kham has been sentenced to 36 yrs. I hope he serves every one of them!

[@DaveTan65]

I recognize him. His name is Alvin and he is a cheap monk.

[@judydasent351]

Hahahaaaaaa

[@Tanner26]

Underrated comment

[@ahditah8085]

Cheap yh

[@FF-ch9nr]

God tier comment

[@kroelie8139]

Alvin the chipmunk?

[@MTChee]

In Lord Buddha teaching he emphasised many times how a student should be very careful when choosing a teacher. He must examine the teacher as if you are buying a diamond. Therefore, unless if you are a Buddha if not you should never trust yourself because since the so call "Self " is illusion.

[@mazlah62]

" For every action, there is reaction "..so true..

[@safurasalam]

it's important to have great faith in God and great skepticism with ppl. abuses like this happen on every religion becuz we foolishly place clergymen/scholars on a pedestal. I hope that these types of stories won't discourage people from seeking deeper spiritual meaning in their lives.

[@Critic224]

Safura Salam very intelligently put ma'am

[@be2Gee]

Safura Salam Buddha said religious ideas origins in fear. Buddhism don't teach about god. It's a philosophy, not a religion.

[@be2Gee]

Hassan Goldstein He was definitely an atheist. Depends what you mean with spiritual meaning. If it's meditating to become more relaxed, focused, improve learning skills etc and even come in a trance-like state, then sure, but if you think you can travel in consciousness through space and dimensions or something woowoo then you should just take a psychedelic trip instead. Many Thais do actually believe in some sort of spiritual being, which some may or may not call a god. While monks do not teach anything about god, Thais do tend to mix their learnings with their many superstitious beliefs. Buddha didn't believe in god but he was very superstitious. Can't say that's any better. Also, the Buddhist teachings are very outdated for the most part. Doesn't fit with modern society.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Safura Salam we should trly only on science

[@be2Gee]

sofullofpiss In my opinion it is not a religion, as I see religion to include at leased some sort of influential spiritual being in the belief system. That is absent from Buddhism. Otherwise everything could be called religion. The core teachings in Buddhism are "The Three Universal Truths", "The Four Noble Truths" and "The Noble Eightfold Path" and all other teachings is based from that. All of that is based upon Buddha's own view on how to maximize the well-being of yourself and those around you, which include teaching of morality, personal development, wisdom, cause and effect, karma etc. The teachings extends mostly with more philosophy, but does include some superstition based upon Buddha's beliefs himself, as well as some cultural superstition taught by monks locally that you won't find in general-Buddhism. Most Buddhist cultures also happens to include much other superstitious beliefs, but that's outside of buddhist teachings and is not taught in temples, such as the belief in god, among many other beliefs. While there are some good teachings in Buddhism, which most certainly can be helpful, it is also filled with much outdated stuff and other things I just simply don't agree with. If you want to call this package religious beliefs, then go ahead, I just don't see where the religious part is. Superstitious, yes, but not religious.

[@megalodon4586]

Well I guess it depends which branch of buddhism you look at. As in many other religions, catholic christianism is slightly different than protestant christianism. In Japan, many buddhist monks even are married and have a job. I read some buddhist scripts, I like the concept - since its less an actual religion, but a guidance to live your live in harmony, which leads to more harmony to peoples lives all around you. It doesn't refer to follow rules strictly, but to do whats necessary in the situation to keep balance. In original scripts, even from Buddha himself, there isn't actually an "never ever do that or...", or "you must...". More like a "it's better not to do that since it helps keeping balance." also things like: "Think for yourself and question authority" since they could (for example) make a rule to kill others, which you do not want to follow. What many of the monks do, doesn't fit in "keeping balance and harmony", so it isn't a buddhist thing to do. But please don't limit buddhism to rules and common ethics. Monks are not holy men - they are human beeings searching for truth. Wise men. Buddha isn't a god - he was a founder, teacher and symbol.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

I think Soto Zen allows monks to marry. The rest are likely ministers and not monks. Most temples in Japan are"held" by a family. The actual ownership may be the government.

[@mohamedshelare153]

Don't compare this with Catholic and Christians This is idolatry religion fake

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

Says the member of the largest slavers in history.

[@phoenixbird7574]

Very informative program. Thank you.

[@SecundaXV]

"Every Thai man is expected to do this at least once in their lifetime." Now it's all making sense! Quantity over quality.

[@emoberak]

Pragon Pariyavatkul your reply is nonsense

[@siongweiwong422]

rather than expected, it is more like encouraged to be.

[@jadekayak01]

not at all.its to reinforce the faith and respect. pity it doesn't work for most. mist gang john were monks at a point in their criminal history. my brother in law was ordained and he worked for the gangs in extortion and lotto

[@shourov4637]

It is not about quantity or quality. This tradition is deeply rooted in Theravada Buddhism. According to Theravada Buddhism letting your son to become monk is the highest level of devotion to the religion. And from the point of the son; it is the best way to show gratitude towards your parents. That's why in Thailand and to the people who follow Theravada Buddhism every man is expected to become a monk at least once in his life time.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

I think Secunda this was an effort to minimize the elitist view of monks. The problem is no oversight. Very much like the Catholic church.

[@sawmoore5123]

I do love buddhism whatever outsider say.

[@sirmeliodas608]

its bullshitsm

[@2557carla]

@@sirmeliodas608 No you're bullshit

[@sirmeliodas608]

@@2557carla thanks :)

[@sayajinmamuang]

Buddha gave us instructions on how to differentiate a good monk and a bad monk. Look it up.

[@madisampi2770]

good,stay blind ha ha

[@carlostan2475]

Too much money, comfort, and testosterone.

[@fabiochivhandanhizeshavamusic]

Too much money corrupts many people with greedy

[@jazzbansal8097]

Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. Trust in God ( true God ) who will never leave u or forsake u

[@graguitar6493]

True God is nature. Bit hard for it too leave u when it's the world we live in

[@1988josip]

@@graguitar6493 true God is Jesus Christ who shed his blood on the cross of calvary for whole earth

[@randomreviewer4710]

@@1988josip ummm not for everyone its just how you think

[@mohameddafaalla7648]

True god is allah

[@jazzbansal8097]

@@mohameddafaalla7648 … is he ? Do u pray ? If u do pray and when u pray what does Alla say to u ?

[@GMLFree]

As someone who has aspired to be a monk I find this very sad. It's true that somebody who does not abide the rules is not real monk.

[@mich4u]

Yes, but this case shows that if you become a monk, you will still be human. I mean, all aspects of life will affect you. I am a Christian and when I was young I thought of becoming a Franciscan. But I had a huge problem with being attached to women. It's not like I did, but I just couldn't stop thinking. When I came across Goenka's Vipassana, I became interested in Buddhism. I want to go to Thailand and become a monk for a few months, but I want to prepare myself first. Situations with "misbehaving monks" show me that I need to meditate more intensively and properly control my inner desires. I want to make sure I take advantage of this practice. They fell, but that only shows that the task is not so easy. Jesus said, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." I believe that being a good monk and following all the rules is just that, and that is something I want to achieve for some time in my life. I think it's the same with any religion. To become a good believer, one must always be aware that some evil parts of the mind can attack and one must be prepared to face them.

[@coldwelthsimms5958]

I feel like 1 out of every person from all religions is legit and honest in their walk

[@laikuanchan1576]

Namo Buddhaya Namo Amituofo Namo Maitreya Buddha Namo Guan Ying Buddha Namo Ksitighabarna Buddha help Thailand. Help all Snaghas, protect Buddhism. Sadhu

[@RayMak]

Omg.... They are supposed to be the purest

[@jaydee9454]

i see u everywhere lol

[@kevinbaughman2307]

Well folks......just when you think hadnt seen enough ! Sad for those good .

[@f00kwhiteblackracismwarsh07]

Impossible. Only god is pure

[@seraphim2889]

Only the Heavenly Father is pure alone... These people recite mantras of the devil, and not prayers of the Father.

[@kevinbaughman2307]

The world is going through a difficult time. Humanity is truly being tested . Not sure whats happening weather its a filtering to separate the good and the bad ? But its definitely something and the truth is being shared wether we like it or not !

[@shadeshbarua1888]

The community of Buddhist monks ( Sangha) are worthy of respect and veneration. Most of the monks are pure and pious.

[@theworkethic]

Lmao. Imagine being so mentally ill that you think your purpose in life is being some self righteous person.

[@faizaanwar3662]

Not in Myanmar

[@1951kvk]

Human nature is the same whether you are living a secular life or a religious one.

[@martinratcliffe5987]

Monk hugging two foreign woman. Oh my days, what is the world coming to

[@codewalters]

Don't trust any priests from any religion blindly . They are still people and they and be corrupted. Be thankful when you find a good one.

[@worldview730]

We are all human and were born into sin, no one is perfect but God himself 🙏

[@mssburr]

CORRECT!

[@Alexander-rg2wb]

No such things in Buddhism. No such things as perfect God or human born into sin..You are in wrong video comment dude.

[@1sweetsue]

It's the same all over the world. Keep religion out of government, tax all religions same as any organization and always question authority. Clergy after all are only human and there are always bad apples.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

That is why you always have oversight. Theravada temples are managed by the monks. Bad move. The temple needs lay members who own the temple and managed it. The monks are there to learn and to teach and nothing more.

[@robertward3753]

It brings shame on the real monks, when you have bad ones

[@rishirishiroopnarine5067]

robert ward just hang them

[@christiandebasio5673]

Your pathetic@@rishirishiroopnarine5067

[@rishirishiroopnarine5067]

robert ward in. all. the have. good and. bad. monk. want. to. party

[@laylaperera408]

Very good I was waching Good Blass you 😇😇😇

[@naopaothao4228]

happen to all religion

[@MiguelDLewis]

Except Jainism.

[@kikijadeasiangemz6273]

Nao Pao Thao I agreed

[@nettlescats3796]

Yes. Religion as a cover for evil deeds.

[@dr.martiwolfe7824]

Yes it does. Look at what has been revealed among Catholics in the US. But it seems that the Thais are reacting more positively than the Catholic clergy have done - by sweeping the wrong-doing under the rug and just move the criminals to another parish.

[@Hushasha40]

This was truly an informative and interesting report.

[@sharleenwanjiru8100]

What a friend I have in Jesus

[@LeonWagg]

Lol

[@carolinemullan2781]

As if Christian religious leaders are innocent of predatory behaviour?

[@Pattiesd]

Refusing to acknowledge these crimes is ignorance and blind faith for those who continue to support and dismiss what these bad monks have done/are doing! This goes for any religion!!

[@romlyn99]

The law of the land should not be religious law... the law of the state and religion should be kept separate. Even if the religion is buddhism. By linking the two it only leads to infringements of freedoms. If a buddhist monk breaks religious law - then defrock them... and if they also break civil laws - jail/fine them based on the civil laws broken. If they are running a prostitution/pedophile ring then jail them... just like you would if a normal citizen did the same thing.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

You are correct Stephen. Buddhism is there to compel people to act in an ethical manner in their positions within the government. The same as they should do in their personal lives or in business.

[@CloseLook29]

Stephen's view is a well-informed perspective on this topic. For the good of all concerned I would like to add this input. Those who are deeply concerned with this issue and are urging the Thai government to make laws to check this, should be cautious also. Any hasty law made on this matter, no matter how good the intention may be behind it, can and WILL BE misused by INTERSETED PARTIES to slowly slowly undermine and then help to destroy both Thailand's identity and Buddhism in Thailand. And once a bill is passed into law, it becomes established policy of the government, the nation, and almost impossible to repeal. To give a historical context for my concern: After Albert Einstein gave his signature on the letter to President FDR to start the Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb was made, and it was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. Though Einstein believed, at the time of giving his signature, that giving his signature was very important contribution to end the Second World War and therefore the right thing to do, making that decision became one of Einstein's deepest regret for the rest of his life. Anyone in Thailand who wants to become engaged on this issue of the weaknesses of a small minority of the venerable Sangha of Thailand, he or she MUST read, AT LEAST ONCE, a copy of the monks' Patimokha Sutta (Pratimoksha Sutra in northern Buddhism). This information is credible authority in the eyes of the Thai Law also, as it is THE rule book for the venerable Buddhist Sangha laid down by the historical Buddha Shakyamuni himself, and active to this day in both Thailand and all other Buddhist nations. From this information, the concerned activist, or groups of activists, will have clear evidence on this and related issues. They will gain an educated understanding of the issue. They will the know the true measure of the suspected monk's action or actions. By a concerned Tibetan monk.

[@jaiprakash2953]

Stephen Cotton what you have written is only for Buddhist and Hindu nations or countries like Saudi Arabia Pakistan and many other wahabi nations?

[@mssburr]

Some countries the religious core beliefs are the law of the land as well.. If some does not want to live according to that law... Then the solution is simple.. leave and go to another country where the law of the land is not based on the traditional religious cultural core beliefs... like a free for all, anything goes America ....lol... If you dont want to simulate then go away...lol.. I will never understand why a Muslim would go to a Christian based country and then act like they are wrong for not converting their country and way of life because they should up... Why not just move to a country that already shares your currant desired core beliefs...lol... Honestly, I think some people love to be unhappy and find things to complain about... You life would be so much happier.. that trying to change others to what you want... When you knew that was the cultural status qua there....

[@Unknown-bv7lv]

I miss Thailand. Waiting to go there . Lovely people

[@WilliamRNicholsonLST-1195]

After being in Thailand in 2018 & 19 , I saw the society is highly dependent on the Buddhism that it embraces . I respect their wanting a separate identity as a nation that uses Buddhism as its glue bringing all together however it is also a type of crutch since they now view Monks as someone higher than the common citizen . It is not a good view since Monks are flawed as we all are ! If Monks are to remain valued they must self police & not have the military as their superiors ! That won't work until all police show themselves as pure as , the monks desired level of purity ....... I love Thai People , very nice & gentle ...........

[@Wotdermatter]

First, I can say you did not live long enough in Thailand to truly understand very much about their society. Second, many people make the mistake and say Buddhism is a religion which it is not. It is a philosophical way of life. I suggest you read the Holy Bible and the Tripitaka which is also known as the Pali Canon and includes has some of Buddha's discourse, and the Mahayana Sutras which are major noncanonical Buddhist texts for a comparison of a religion and a philosophy. The Pali Canon means “the word of Buddha”. Thais do not, as you state "... now view Monks as someone (here you mix plural, monks, as plural and is not a proper noun with the singular, "...as someone"). Monks have always been so treated and respected for their position not just NOW. Incidentally, all males are to spend some time in their life as an ordained monk. In Thailand, a monk is above everybody else and enjoys the highest status in the Thai social hierarchy. In religious ceremonies, even the monarch and his queen have to wai, i.e. pay respect to monks. A boy who is ordained acquires a monkhood status and as such, even his parent and all other family members and villagers have to wai or pay respect to him too. Will not continue as I would say you catch my drift. Finally, your comment, "...That won't work until all police show themselves as pure as , the monks desired level of purity..." compares the police with monks something which cannot be done for obvious social reasons. The police will never attain the level of purity the mons do. I say this because many of the monks are as corrupt as the police and do not maintain the standards set for them to live by. Many smoke, drink alcohol, handle and collect money, gamble, have homosexual relationships with neophytes, have been known to have sexual relationships with females, and have raped and even murdered females. They cannot be arrested by the police but must first be defrocked before that can take place. 'nuf sed

[@cathyabrahamse1929]

No one is worthy enough to pray through so God can hear you pray to him only.

[@poorprosperity7735]

Monks take a vow to uphold the monastic rules. If any are broken there are appropriate responses up to being forced to leave monasticism. There is a high standard in the community however no base requirements therefore any kind of person could find themselves as a monk. Actions of one says nothing of all. The Buddha said no man can purify another. To the misbehaving, their responsibility is their own

[@pawnmusic]

We need a hotline for “suspicious monk activity”

[@mssburr]

Naaaa! They Just need a vigilantly group of ninja's.. To quietly takes out criminal monks.... And pedophile priest.. No Fus.. No Mus... And no more little boys being rapped by useless old men...

[@GamerSP02]

MY HOUSE IS ACROSS FROM THAT TEMPLE IN SAN DIEGO!!! HOW DID I NOT SEE THE NEWS PEOPLE!!

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

You may find U.S. temples are organized differently than one in Thailand.

[@stevenchaw1034]

Clothing white doesn't make a man righteous it is true to every single person...

[@tsheringchoden8165]

The monks are just students with anger hate and ego just like us ....dont expect them to behave in enlightened way ... they are trying and that's important.... Buddhism more than all religion combined has spread peace and compassion..

[@richardwitherow5289]

It's still just a religion though, which makes it bullshit.

[@timmcgraw6230]

Ok mate 👍

[@MrMagnusFogg]

@@richardwitherow5289 I'm sorry, but Buddhism is not a religion :-)))

[@richardwitherow5289]

@@MrMagnusFogg Yes it is. It has its central tenets, its prohibited activities and recommended practices, its temples, figureheads...

[@MrMagnusFogg]

@@richardwitherow5289 ...but no God to pray to, Richard...and a religion has a God at its centre...the 'temple' is irrelevant, you can have a temple in your kitchen or wherever, one can pray anywhere, any place can be a temple...but you need a God to pray to...otherwise you won't have a religion...but I understood your point :-)))

[@4dub802]

replace monk with catholic priest and this doc still works.

[@dny997]

In my opinion it would be worse.

[@4dub802]

@@dny997 how so? IMO it is virtually the exact same situation they just worship diff gods. I genuinely want to kno as I greatly dislike Catholics.

[@2557carla]

@blue copper Yes actually the Lay Buddhist people have access on Monks Book Moral Code of Conduct or Vinaya Books. Unlike in the Catholic not all Catholic devotees have access on Priest Book of Moral Code of Conduct.

[@harir6316]

@@4dub802 There is no god in Buddhism.

[@tendar6666]

Majority monks are sincere and self discipline d

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

That is correct. The problem is not the religion or the individual monks but rather the lack of oversight.

[@medicalhunter1317]

The most distressing part is the followers, not acknowledging what the monks have done, played with innocent lives, and yet they still believing these monsters.

[@theworkethic]

Yup, religious people look the other way