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    Young Laotian monks go abroad for a better education

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    A long shutter speed only leaves a hint of a monk who worshiped late at night before going to sleep in his monastery. Many Laotian novice monks do not stay forever in Northern Thailand, when they have finished their studies. by: monks Views[179] A monk engraves a pattern on a metal plate. This artwork is practiced together with other monks, but also with common believers. These are additional skills monks learn apart from their standard education. by: monks Views[261] Daily prayers are a big part in the life of a monk. Although their standard education makes them go abroad, their religious progress is what they are most concerned with. by: monks Views[230] A long way from home two young Laotian monks are engrossed in their studies in one of the numerous monasteries in Chiang Mai in Thailand. They are two of the lucky ones who were allowed to go to Northern Thailand to get a better education. Most of the monks come from poor families who cannot support their child on their own and therefore send it to a monastery. by: monks Views[185] A young monk looks out of the window of Xieng Thong Temple in Laos' capital Luang Prabang. The educational opportunities for monks in Laos are limited. If he is lucky he might get the chance to study in Northern Thailand like some of his fellow monks. by: monks Views[253]
     

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