Celebrating holy day
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Celebrating holy day
As part of the training regimen to prepare for the ceremony it was decided that I would attend a Buddhist holy day in the province. Went to the province a little after daybreak. Tents were up and 2 or 3 cooking pots were already set up and manned by family and neighbors to feed all the gatherers. Offerings were assembled for the monks. Even mother-in-law was there (via photo) for the event.
Chanting was begun by the village wat man, women, followers. Yes, even the dirt road village has its own wat. Around 9 am the monks arrived. Five monks, older head monk, plus four younger monks. The younger monks kept gesturing and whispering about me throughout the ceremony. Family kept watching me, too. Got blessed with holy water multiple times, gave the monk offerings, etc. after about 2 hours, the monks went back to the temple with the offerings. Followers eventually returned home with bags of food, too.
After the ceremony was over, I asked why I was the focus of so many eyes and mouths. I couldn't maintain the sitting prayer position for long periods of time. Sucked at mimicking the Khmer Buddhist chants. Kept bowing before the holy water was flung. (So as to not hit my face and cover my glasses.) Clueless as to went to bow, respond by chanting. Probably a bunch of other transgressions as well.
As for exposure, it was good. Worked on respectful sitting skills. Need more work on picking up on subtle cues when to bow, return chants, when to just change hand positions.
Will post about birthday party that followed on a different post.
Chanting was begun by the village wat man, women, followers. Yes, even the dirt road village has its own wat. Around 9 am the monks arrived. Five monks, older head monk, plus four younger monks. The younger monks kept gesturing and whispering about me throughout the ceremony. Family kept watching me, too. Got blessed with holy water multiple times, gave the monk offerings, etc. after about 2 hours, the monks went back to the temple with the offerings. Followers eventually returned home with bags of food, too.
After the ceremony was over, I asked why I was the focus of so many eyes and mouths. I couldn't maintain the sitting prayer position for long periods of time. Sucked at mimicking the Khmer Buddhist chants. Kept bowing before the holy water was flung. (So as to not hit my face and cover my glasses.) Clueless as to went to bow, respond by chanting. Probably a bunch of other transgressions as well.
As for exposure, it was good. Worked on respectful sitting skills. Need more work on picking up on subtle cues when to bow, return chants, when to just change hand positions.
Will post about birthday party that followed on a different post.
Don't worry, be happy.
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Sounds like they tricked you into going to your own wedding without knowing.
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Hey I like nkob's fascinating adventures. I'm looking forward to the moment when he finally meets the gf's bastard from her previous lover.
NKOTB, as far as I know there's been no holy day of significance. Are you 100% you did not join a memorial day to remember someone who passed away 1 / 2/ 5 or whatever amount of years ago? What was the food? Rice porridge? If yes, 99% it was a memorial day for someone passed away.
Maybe if you and birdy last long enough together, we will read your story about the 25 years anniversary too. That's when they dig up the remains of the body, burn it, and put some remains in the family grave. But beware, that one will take two days! And cost you. Cost me over 700 bucks two weeks ago.
How much did this one cost you?
Maybe if you and birdy last long enough together, we will read your story about the 25 years anniversary too. That's when they dig up the remains of the body, burn it, and put some remains in the family grave. But beware, that one will take two days! And cost you. Cost me over 700 bucks two weeks ago.
How much did this one cost you?
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Entirely possible he went to a localized religious ceremony at a Wat. Stumbled upon one in Kampong Cham town, one in rural Battambang, and one in rural Kratie over the years. The one in Kampong Cham was around this time of year at the Wat down by where the large Mekong river tourist boats moor.Kachang wrote:NKOTB, as far as I know there's been no holy day of significance. Are you 100% you did not join a memorial day to remember someone who passed away 1 / 2/ 5 or whatever amount of years ago? What was the food? Rice porridge? If yes, 99% it was a memorial day for someone passed away.
Maybe if you and birdy last long enough together, we will read your story about the 25 years anniversary too. That's when they dig up the remains of the body, burn it, and put some remains in the family grave. But beware, that one will take two days! And cost you. Cost me over 700 bucks two weeks ago.
How much did this one cost you?
I don't recall if this is accurate but these may be associated with the death of a prominent monk.
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Pedros - you can out Khmer the Khmer. Very admirable, I could never come that close. Plan is not stick around before I die. Export her, then stop the bleeding.pedros wrote:The bastards still bleed you dry long after death....
Kaching - rice porridge with varied things in it was served for the attendees. The monks each got small carry out plates (strapped to a handle) plus an offering tower. No idea of the food inside. Was prepared during chanting season. Not sure what holy day it was. There are a lot of them. Ceremony was not held at the local wat, but in oldest sister's store.
Don't worry, be happy.
Please don't? Buy yourself a nice little diary and a pink pen.newkidontheblock wrote:Will post about birthday party that followed on a different post.
Bless
newkidontheblock wrote:Pedros - you can out Khmer the Khmer. Very admirable, I could never come that close. Plan is not stick around before I die. Export her, then stop the bleeding.
After you buy her a car, maybe pay for her to take some classes so she can get a non-minimum wage job then the expectations only go up from there. Ever bought a women make-up supplies or tampons in the USA? Have you/she ever discussed the topic of sending money back to her family in Cambodia? Protip: Moneygram is usually cheaper than Western Union
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Same as trump and the hipsters, Nkob identifying as a modern Dr Livingstone, unwittingly demonstrates how our modern society is clearly broken down.
Pretty sure it was memorial. Check with Birdy.newkidontheblock wrote:Pedros - you can out Khmer the Khmer. Very admirable, I could never come that close. Plan is not stick around before I die. Export her, then stop the bleeding.pedros wrote:The bastards still bleed you dry long after death....
Kaching - rice porridge with varied things in it was served for the attendees. The monks each got small carry out plates (strapped to a handle) plus an offering tower. No idea of the food inside. Was prepared during chanting season. Not sure what holy day it was. There are a lot of them. Ceremony was not held at the local wat, but in oldest sister's store.
Yes, there are a lot of Buddhist celebration days, but those are celebrated at the temple, not at your inlaws house, with people invited and food served. Did the attendants provide you sister in law with scented sticks with money wrapped around it? Probably yes.
newkidontheblock wrote:Pedros - you can out Khmer the Khmer. Very admirable, I could never come that close. Plan is not stick around before I die. Export her, then stop the bleeding.pedros wrote:The bastards still bleed you dry long after death....