This monk was standing in the heavy winds and rain in Westminster, CA in the parking lot of a Vietnamese grocery store. These monks will stand completely still in place, eyes closed, unflinching, whatever the weather, and people will come up and put money in the pots they hold, and they live off of this charity... having given up all other earthly posessions in search of enlightenment through a life a poverty.
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rk9555 84 months ago | reply
The monk's mind is calm and still even though his external world is raining and windy. A great monk find his way of practice.
My deep bows to this remarkable monk.
TTHP805 83 months ago | reply
Powerful presentation image!
Excellent works, in my book!
Nguyen Ngoc Chinh 68 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vietnamese around the World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
♫CoolMcFlash♫ 52 months ago | reply
Great shot!!!! Really nice one!