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Talking with Monks

June 8, 2016 by Alexus Lizardi 1 Comment

On this day we went to a temple to speak to two monks and learn even more about Buddhism. It was a very interesting experience. We learned about different buddhist values and the daily life of a monk. Prior to coming to Thailand I had not know that all the men in Thailand are required to spend three months as a monk. At the temple we also met a Canadian monk who had came to Thailand to become a monk and had been practicing for seven  months. At the end of the discussion they also taught us to be mindful of the present/our body through meditation. They had us just focus on our breathe as they read excerpts of Buddha’s teachings. Meditation was a very calming experience that I would benefit from practicing more often.

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  1. Megan Francis says

    August 10, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Meditation is a wonderful practice! I’ll be excited to hear how you have brought this experience home and if you have found meditation a valuable addition to your day.

    -Megan

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