Buddhists offended by sexy magazine spread

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plwk
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Photos of lingerie models cavorting with Buddha statues published on the Internet by a men's magazine have caused an outcry among Thai Buddhists. More here
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Maybe you should post the offensive pictures, then I"ll be able to give a more informed reply. :tongue:
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If you follow the link you will find that they are anything but offensive (from an erotic/sexual angle), I would go so far as to say that I have seen sexier dish washing detergent advertisements on prime time television.
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I only see one picture and it seems pretty tame. :zzz:

When I clicked on the home page there was an article about a briton monk who doust himself with petrol and lit himself on fire.

Now that seems offensive. :jawdrop:

Whats that all about? It does not seem very Buddhist.
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...Pornchai Pinyapong...
Oh the irony... :smile:
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:smile:
Here in Thailand there are certain customs that are regarded as offensive.
Touching the head, especially with your foot is offensive.
Pointing your foot, even unintentionally, toward another person is regarded as offensive.
Sitting or standing above a monk (or a buddha statue) is regarded as offensive.
And, of course, sitting open legged like she is doing among Buddha images is considered offensive.
Personally, I don't agree with that assumption.
However, I can see where it might be offensive to some Thai Buddhists.....just based on those three things I mentioned.
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I am outraged!! This is an insult to Buddhists! I'll take two!
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