Posted on 11 Aug, 2009 17:35
<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=530 align=center><TBODY><TR><TD>Bejewelled 'monk' shops, followed by aide pushing pram with 2 dogs inside
This shaven-headed 'monk', decked out in expensive-looking jewellery and a heavy gold watch, was spotted shopping by a
STOMPer. He was accompanied by a personal aide who followed him, pushing a pram with two small dogs in it.
Here's what the surprised STOMPer wrote in an email today (Aug 11):
"To the Buddhist experts out there:
"I seek your advice - is it acceptable for a 'monk' to be out shopping with an assistant, pushing a pram with two pet dogs inside?
"I took these pictures of what I saw at People's Park on Saturday night.
"This 'monk' was wearing expensive-looking gemstones and a heavy gold watch.
"Is this really Buddhism?"
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