Debunking Monking Part III: the addict’s vow
Thamkrabok is disappointingly easy to get to for a questing hero. It lies a mere 60 miles from Bangkok, not
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Buddhism
Debunking Monking Part II: monk, drugs, Rock ‘n’ Roll
In the previous article, I discussed the impact on me of seeing Quang Duc on fire. Profound as that was,
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Debunking Monking Part I: what lures a Brit into Buddhism
Monks – what are they? What is this Buddhism thing they profess? What relevance does it have to Thai society?
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A test of faith: how organised religions adapt in the age of distancing
As the Coronavirus pandemic is bringing about new normals to all aspects of life, individuals and communities struggle to adjust.
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