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July 25, 2018 22:18:53
The young football teammates and their coach rescued after being trapped in a cave in northern Thailand were ordained in a Buddhist temple, a meritorious activity to thank [19659005] The 11 boys, aged 11 to 16, became Buddhist novices at a religious ceremony, while their 25-year-old coach was ordained monk
A boy did not participate because that he is not Buddhist. 19659005] The group was preparing for their ordinations on Tuesday with ceremonies that included the shaving of the head.
The white clothes that they wore then were traded Wednesday for traditional orange dresses
They were praying with guests and local officials attending the ceremony.
The ordination ceremony was held in a temple atop a mountain in Chiang Rai Province. The group will spend a little more than a week there.
It is traditionally expected that Buddhist males in Thailand will enter the monk, often as novices, at some point in their lives to show gratitude, often to their parents for raising them. 19659005] It is believed that once a person is ordained, she gains merit which is also extended to her parents.
In this case, said Praphun Khomjoi, head of the regional branch of the National Buddhist Office, the boys were dedicating the act of monkhood entry to a volunteer diver and former sailor SEAL, Saman Gunan, who died while diving during a mission to provide the cave with essential oxygen tanks to help the boys escape.
"The teachings we would like boys to learn, it is the consciousness of themselves and the importance of their lives," said Mr. Praphun
. And since we have this opportunity, we should use Buddhist principles or the principles of all religions to guide our lives.
The guests included Mr. Saman's family and a doctor who accompanied him. the team inside the cave for nine days waiting for the divers to get them out.
The 12 boys and their coach were released from a hospital last week. They were trapped on June 23rd and were finally found by two British divers on July 2nd.
They were taken out of the cave during a daring rescue mission that ended on July 10th. Doctors say that their basic health is good. The boys will spend a week at the temple. "title =" Pipat Pho "width =" 700 "height =" 467 "/>
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The boys will spend a week at the temple. (AP: Sakchai Lalit)
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