Today is Asarnha Bucha Day in Thailand, when the predominantly Buddhist populace marks the occasion of Lord Buddha's first sermon to five disciples, introducing the middle way, the noble eight-fold path, and the four noble truths.
It also means there is a liquor ban today.
Ah, well. Tomorrow is another day, Miz Scarlett. Howevah, tomorrow, July 16, is Buddhist Lent Day - the beginning of the Buddhist rain retreat which lasts three months.
While monks may not sleep outside their temples during this period, it also means - oh, guess - no liquor.
I picked a great time to be in Bangkok.
Oh, well...I suppose the fates knew this, which is why I drank myself silly for two nights before leaving Manila.
So while no alcohol will pour tonight, I shall go with the flow and all that.
Om shanti
Shanti shanti
Shanti om
Your post made me wanna share a favorite shanti mantra:
ReplyDelete"Lead us from the unreal to the real
Lead us from darkness to light
Lead us from death to immortality
Om peace, peace, peace!"
You have a good time in BKK.
hehehe bad timing nga!
ReplyDeletemakisabay ka nalang magdasal sa mga monks~
ruddie, where are the oils you promised me?
ReplyDeletehihihihi
there's always alot of it here. :D
ReplyDeletehindi lang naman tayo sa alkohol pwedeng magpakalasing hehehe...
ReplyDeleteenjoy your vacay rudie. pics and kwentos to follow ha! i miss bangkok and have been itching to go.