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Female monks, also known as bhikkhunis or mae chees, play an important role in Thailand's Buddhist community. In the Thai Buddhist tradition, there are both male monks bhikkhus and female monks bhikkhunis. Although Buddhism has been around for thousands of years, the formal recognition of female monks in the Theravada tradition was not reestablished in Thailand until 2003. This happened through a historic revival of the bhikkhuni order with the ordination of 10 female monks in Sri Lanka, after which they returned to Thailand. Female monks generally follow the same teachings and discipline as male monks, including adherence to the five precepts and the monastic rules known as the Vinaya. They wear traditional orange robes and often live in monasteries or temples, where they devote themselves to meditation, study and the practice of Buddhist teachings. Like male monks, female monks are respected as spiritual teachers and are expected to lead exemplary lives. They can serve the community through spiritual direction, education, and ritual. The number of female monks in Thailand is still relatively small compared to male monks. However, they are becoming increasingly visible and their role in the Thai Buddhist community is increasingly recognized and valued. Thailand has been facing issues with the presence of illegal guns, which poses a threat to public safety. The sign at the waterfall serves as a reminder to all visitors that the area is meant to be enjoyed in harmony with nature, free from the risks and dangers associated with the presence of weapons. It emphasizes the commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, where the focus is on appreciating the beauty of the surroundings and fostering a sense of peace and tranquility.

Mae Chanya is a female monk from the remote Buddhist temple Wat Si Rattanaram. The temple is surrounded by lush greenery and soothing sounds of nature. She is a spirit guide and was constantly looking for ways to deepen her connection with nature. She recounted sitting by the waterfall one day and noticed a group of protected fish known as "Tor Soro". These beautiful fish with their silvery scales and elegant movements were invaluable to the local ecosystem. But Mae Chanya realized they were under threat too. Driven by compassion and respect for all living beings, she returned to the Buddhist temple and spoke to the monastic community about the need to preserve the protected fish and protect their habitat. Together they organized awareness campaigns and educational programs to raise awareness among the local population of the value of the Tor Soro fish and the importance of conservation. Since then no fishing is allowed. The local people have come to appreciate more and more how the efforts of Mae Chanya and the monastic community have contributed to the preservation of the Tor Soro fish at the waterfall. They were amazed and delighted to see how the fish population had grown and thrived in the protected area. The waterfall and the protected fish are now a symbol of pride and community spirit for the local population.

Vrouwelijke monniken, ook wel bekend als bhikkhunis of mae chees, spelen een belangrijke rol in de boeddhistische gemeenschap van Thailand. In de Thaise boeddhistische traditie zijn er zowel mannelijke monniken bhikkhus als vrouwelijke monniken bhikkhunis. Hoewel het boeddhisme al duizenden jaren bestaat, werd het formeel erkennen van vrouwelijke monniken in de Theravada-traditie pas in 2003 in Thailand hersteld. Dit gebeurde door een historische heropleving van de bhikkhuni-orde met de wijding van 10 vrouwelijke monniken in Sri Lanka, waarna ze naar Thailand terugkeerden. Vrouwelijke monniken volgen over het algemeen dezelfde leer en discipline als mannelijke monniken, waaronder het naleven van de vijf voorschriften en de monastieke regels die bekend staan als de Vinaya. Ze dragen traditionele oranje gewaden en leven vaak in kloosters of tempels, waar ze zich wijden aan meditatie, studie en het beoefenen van de boeddhistische leer. Net als mannelijke monniken worden vrouwelijke monniken gerespecteerd als spirituele leraren en worden ze geacht een voorbeeldige levenswijze te leiden. Ze kunnen de gemeenschap dienen door middel van geestelijke begeleiding, onderwijs en rituelen. Het aantal vrouwelijke monniken in Thailand is nog steeds relatief klein in vergelijking met mannelijke monniken. Ze worden echter steeds zichtbaarder en hun rol in de Thaise boeddhistische gemeenschap wordt steeds meer erkend en gewaardeerd. Thailand kampt met problemen met de aanwezigheid van illegale wapens, die een bedreiging vormen voor de openbare veiligheid. Het bord bij de waterval dient als herinnering aan alle bezoekers dat het gebied bedoeld is om te genieten in harmonie met de natuur, vrij van de risico's en gevaren verbonden aan de aanwezigheid van wapens

Taken in: Thailand / Changwat Nan / Ban Thung Hao (show map)

Taken on: July 17, 2022

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