Why Buddhist monks collect alms and visit households even in times of social distancing
- Written by Thomas Borchert, Professor of Religion, University of Vermont
Monks socially distancing as they go about their daily alms rounds while dressed in face masks as well as robes have become a common sight during the coronavirus pandemic in Thailand. Pictures in Thai media show the efforts monks and their lay supporters are making in maintaining social distance, as they carry on with the practice nonetheless.
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