How do monks in non-Buddhist countries obtain food, etc?

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Re: How do monks in non-Buddhist countries obtain food, etc?

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LOL. Good to know that story. I never knew that about them thinking it was illegal. I guess it makes sense, considering the laws here about beggars, but yes as you said, they aren't begging. And yes, Ajahn asked me to show Trevor a copy of Fearless Mountain. It is a good video for beginners seeking basic information.
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http://sucitto.blogspot.com/2009/05/alms-and-human.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A humorous accout of gathering alms in Britain while on tudong wandering. :broke:
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Wow. :anjali:
Rain soddens what is kept wrapped up,
But never soddens what is open;
Uncover, then, what is concealed,
Lest it be soddened by the rain.
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Thag 1.20. Ajita - I do not fear death; nor do I long for life. I’ll lay down this body, aware and mindful.
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acinteyya wrote:weird...
Wierd?...what in life isn't?... :popcorn:
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appicchato wrote:
acinteyya wrote:weird...
Wierd?...what in life isn't?... :popcorn:
:D
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hi JC, do you know where we can find the video of ' fearless mountain'?

Youtube only have a 2min trailer.

THanks
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What an enlightening piece of writing! It’s so wonderful to see laymen recognizing a monk on the street and giving appropriately!

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