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A youtube video featuring a few monks on a private jet sporting stylish aviator sunglasses and carrying a branded bag and expensive wireless headphones has invited a lot of criticism from Buddhists all over the world.They have been criticised for going against the very essence of Buddhism which teaches simple living , but the monks say they were gifted the various accessories ...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/10124885/Thai-Buddhist-monks-criticised-over-private-jet.html

Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!

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    A youtube video featuring a few monks on a private jet sporting stylish aviator sunglasses and carrying a branded bag and expensive wireless headphones has invited a lot of criticism from Buddhists all over the world.They have been criticised for going against the very essence of Buddhism which teaches simple living , but the monks say they were gifted the various accessories ...

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/10124885/Thai-Buddhist-monks-criticised-over-private-jet.html

    This is against the very basic principle of Buddhism, the simple living.
    Thank you said by: usha manohar
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    A youtube video featuring a few monks on a private jet sporting stylish aviator sunglasses and carrying a branded bag and expensive wireless headphones has invited a lot of criticism from Buddhists all over the world.They have been criticised for going against the very essence of Buddhism which teaches simple living , but the monks say they were gifted the various accessories ...

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/10124885/Thai-Buddhist-monks-criticised-over-private-jet.html

    This is against the very basic principle of Buddhism, the simple living.


    True ! Once you decide to become a monk you have to abide by the rules....But human nature is such that, people do get tempted and want to have a fling once in a while like the monks did :laugh:

    Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!

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    True ! Once you decide to become a monk you have to abide by the rules....But human nature is such that, people do get tempted and want to have a fling once in a while like the monks did :laugh:

    If they are able to control their emotions they should not have become a monk.
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    True ! Once you decide to become a monk you have to abide by the rules....But human nature is such that, people do get tempted and want to have a fling once in a while like the monks did :laugh:

    If they are able to control their emotions they should not have become a monk.


    I suppose so...however, we see most of the religious men breaking their vows now and then, taking care to see that it does not become public knowldge, whereas these monks have done it in style , taking a video shoot of their joyride lol... :cheer:

    Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!

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    True ! Once you decide to become a monk you have to abide by the rules....But human nature is such that, people do get tempted and want to have a fling once in a while like the monks did :laugh:

    If they are able to control their emotions they should not have become a monk.


    I suppose so...however, we see most of the religious men breaking their vows now and then, taking care to see that it does not become public knowldge, whereas these monks have done it in style , taking a video shoot of their joyride lol... :cheer:


    Be it Buddhism or Hinduism simplicity with minimum possessions is the prime factor in the life of a mendicant's life. You should see Satyasai baba's Ashram.
    Thank you said by: usha manohar
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    A youtube video featuring a few monks on a private jet sporting stylish aviator sunglasses and carrying a branded bag and expensive wireless headphones has invited a lot of criticism from Buddhists all over the world.They have been criticised for going against the very essence of Buddhism which teaches simple living , but the monks say they were gifted the various accessories ...

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/10124885/Thai-Buddhist-monks-criticised-over-private-jet.html


    Simple living is associated with not only Buddhist but with all monks. But at present most of monks enjoying luxary life.
    Thank you said by: usha manohar
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    The Buddhist monks live on 'Bhiksha'. (donation). That is why they are called 'Bhikhuk (monk). A Buddhist monk does no believe in simplicity. He believes only in living on what others offer. So, if the 'bhiksha' is luxurious enough, he will live in luxury. He does not believe in veg or non veg food. He will accept what you give him to eat.

    G. K. Ajmani Tax consultant
    http://gkajmani-mystraythoughts.blogspot.com/

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    Have you heard of Po Lin the richest monastery anywhere in the world! It's in Hong Kong and then Dalai Lama who spent half his life traveling all over the world.

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    Thank you said by: usha manohar
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    What a joyride!!! The times are indeed changing, every one is bitten with the prosperity bug! :evil:

    "I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally."
    - W. C. Fields :)

    Thank you said by: usha manohar
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    Religion itself is a very thriving business and these days all religious leaders believe in surrounding themselves with luxurious things and living it up....So, Buddhist monks cannot be singled out...

    Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!

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