Becoming a Buddhist Monk for a period of time is something that every Thai man is expected to do. I had the opportunity to ordain as a monk at a forest temple in Surin province for a week. It was a life altering experience as I temporarily "gave up" my worldly possessions - and my... Continue Reading →
Lersi or Ruesi
In Thailand there is a hermit tradition ฤาษี whose followers are not easy to find. They are seen as healers or shamans and are sometimes feared although their services are sometimes required. You can see the typical dress from the photo The man on the right in the photo had what looked like a skin melanoma... Continue Reading →