Should a revered monk’s stays be accessible to their disciples, even permitting them to physically touch the relics? Following an unsettling incident at a distinguished temple in Nakhon Pathom province, online public debate has sparked relating to the appropriateness. The controversial event occurred while followers had been altering the material masking a mummified monk, who had left his physical form 18 years ago.
The incident gained extensive attention when Parry Pairoj Wannabut, a outstanding Buddhist commentator, posted her critique on Facebook regarding this disturbing episode, questioning the ethicality and respect in course of a deceased instructor. Sanook reported on her feedback.
“Is it really appropriate? Taking Before mummified body of a respected instructor, letting family and disciples touch and poke, especially when they’re ladies. Can’t we see the moral problem here? Don’t we feel any disgrace once we inform others that we are Buddhist police?”
“Preserving the physique of a revered instructor for worship, I can perceive, albeit it blatantly contradicts the teachings of Buddha, specifically the contemplation of the impermanence of the physique as indicated in the Tripitaka. But if we determine to keep them, we must always consider appropriateness very significantly. Respecting and honouring the physical remnants of the monk after his demise, spreading pictures that do not seem pleasant — even in the case of odd people, there are legal guidelines to guard them.”
Many comments flooded her post soon after this. The majority seemed to be expressions of settlement that monk’s remains shouldn’t be touched.
“If we are to keep the revered monk remains as a reminder of the reality of life and dying, they should be handled more respectfully than this. This is unbearable, what have been they thinking?”
“Never noticed anything like this before, solely saw respectful worship.”
“I agree. The remains must be revered and not disturbed once they’re placed in their ultimate resting place. Buddhist institutions and the State must prohibit such acts.”
“Are they even conscious that touching or being too near the relics is prohibited?”