Teachers Kao Pan Sa Experience

Yesterday we went to a temple 3 kilometers before reaching Wangtong District. Big Buddha images with King Naresuan statue on the left welcomed us. The temple was amazing especially the biggest Buddha statue which was probably 80 feet in height.

 Here are the pictures that will continue my story.

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Long Weekend - Kao Pan Sa

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Rain retreat or Kao Pan Sa is a Bhuddist lent starting on Monday until Tuesday of next week. And since it is Saturday today, it gives foreign teachers of Phitsanulok and the entire kingdom a chance to relax and unwind for four straight days. I am sure that some will visit neighboring provinces to experience a little different atmosphere while others will just stay at home and do whatever that suits them.

Schools may be spared but not the language centers. This morning i got a call from a friend Iris asking me if i can take over her class for today however, I have a class at the university which hinders me to say YES. I asked my sister if she can take over and although she said yes, she's a little hesitant. It's because today is her birthday - Happy Birthday to you sis.

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Okay, now let's go back to Kao Pan Sa. This is a time when Thai people refrain from doing bad things like drinking (don't get me wrong here okay? It's alcohol of course), or smoking for three lunar months. It's also a commemoration when Lord Buddha stayed in the temple of the rainy season to avoid killing insects or other living organisms...

Kao Pan Sa- A very sacred holiday that deals with Sangha, Dharma and the lord Buddha. 

Enjoy the long weekend teachers!