Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Lesser Crime and Punishment

Many Years ago... 2007, if you want to be exact
"A young man" in his late teens, did something foolish... The cops came... 
...Court date in thirty days... Postponed twice... Three months later: The verdict
  • Six months as a novice
The charges were severe enough to warrant jail time,  I was pleasantly surprised to discover one of Thailand's Crime and Punishment alternatives (for Thai Nationals only)
  • Rehabilitation Temple Time
I visited twice as a friend of the family.
It's a long drive to the temple grounds right there there where civilization seems to end



 Past where the Thai Buffalo roam



Where the jungle begins.


Simple Life is mandated


Getting along with your neighbors takes on a whole new meaning


Visiting Hours are very restricted, 
only gifts  for grounds maintenance allowed


Were you renew contact with nature


A place for worship and reverence



A curriculum of Order, Discipline, Spirituality were quite evident



That was years ago.  
The story has a happy ending.  
"A young man' has since served honorably in the military and is these days a mature family man.



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