Robed in Merit

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Uploaded by on Sep 11, 2008

Donning a saffron-colored robe, Juttipong Wongpets life changes.

He gains a new name and loses the hair on his eyebrows and head. Heralded in a grand procession, his family celebrates the honor he brings them as he follows Buddhas path.

As a 15-day monk, Wongpet is robed for merit, earning favor for his ancestors. Living within sacred temple walls is not a unique experience in Thailand. Every Thai Buddhist man faces the decision to be ordained from a few weeks to a lifetime. Although Wongpet will leave his monk name behind, for a season he will rise above the station of a laymanand bring honor to his family.

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  • @mirgeman Traditionally one makes one's own robes from donated cloth, or from cast-off scraps which can be dyed to match. For the main robe, you need a total of about 6 feet by 9 feet.

  • @mirgeman I think you can find them on ebay. :-)

  • great storytelling

  • Dammit your gonna do well! Why is there so much talent in this contest!!!!! :D Great vid, I love the shot of the guy sweating at the start

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