09/19/2021: Meet My Religious Neighbor: Wat Phothisomphan

The site visit to Was Phothisomphan will take place on Sunday, Saturday, September 19th, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The community will observe Boun Khao Salak, a celebration and remembrance of the dead, which also includes chanting, food offerings to the monks (tak bat), a meal, and probably also a dharma talk (“sermon”). 

Masks will be required of visitors, who should also observe these basic rules of etiquette and attire: (1) dress modestly – arms should be covered at least to elbows, and legs at least to knees, both for women and men (no shorts or short skirts, no sleeveless or short-sleeve tops); (2) remove shoes and head-coverings upon entering facility; (3) do not touch the monks; (4) do not point outstretched legs at the monks or holy objects; (5) consider making a small donation or buying a tak bat basket to donate to the monks.

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