Bangkok Podcast 30: Phra Pandit

Ask anyone in the world what they see when they think of
Thailand, and chances are that one of those things will be monks.
They are a part of life here - wandering the streets early in the
morning, shopping at markets, riding the skytrain - but for most
foreigners, they remain somewhat mysterious and at a distance. To
change those perceptions, Bangkok Podcast is very happy to
welcome Phra Pandit, a Brit who was ordained as a monk in 1996
and is now a very visible part of Bangkok's Buddhist community.


We ask Phra Pandit all the nitty gritty about being a monk: why
are the robes orange? What time do you wake up? What does your
family think? And what's the deal with meditation? He gives us a
very unique and interesting insight into a side of life that most
of us will never see, including details on his blog and Facebook
group. Look for Phra Pandit on future shows, as he will return to
further school us in the many interesting aspects of Buddhism.


Tony and Greg also take a cue from some listener mail and discuss
the best places to go for a jog in Bangkok, and also continue
with information on the BANGKOK PODCAST CHRISTMAS PARTY!