Dogs and monks, a photo from Rakhine, Sud

Photographer's Note

There are a lot of photos of monks in Myanmar. But for me, it is always interesting to see them. Here I saw the large group of novices sitting near the well and cleaning their alms bowls and robes.

Between the ages of ten and sixteen, most young Burmese men and some young women become Buddhist novices and go to live in a monastery. While most young men remain at the monastery for only a short time before returning to the secular life, some become fully ordained monks. A person who wants to become a monk is expected to be free of debt and certain diseases, have the permission of his parents or spouse, agree to follow the disciplinary rules of the monkhood, and not become involved in secular life. While monks are expected to lead a life of aestheticism, they perform important functions in the community, especially as counselors.
There are about 500,000 Buddhist monks in Myanmar. They wear saffron-colored or rust-colored robes, and use lacquered parasols. Nuns wear pink robes that represent sunshine. The monkhood is loosely organized into two principal sects that have no doctrinal splits. “To Burmese, monks are like sons of the Buddha". Every man is expected to serve as a monk twice in his life: once as a novice and once as an ordained monk. After that time he returns to a normal life.(http://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Myanmar/sub5_5c/entry-3035.html).

More details when seen in the large format

Broader view of the place

There was of course the temple nearby.

holmertz, Royaldevon, pierrefonds, ikeharel, PiotrF, jhm, ChrisJ, alvaraalto, paura, COSTANTINO, cornejo trouve(nt) cette note utile

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holmertz (83366) 2019-09-28 2:42

Hello Malgo,
Once again I wonder how you could have kept these photos for so long without showing them. Probably you had even forgotten them. Three beautiful and interesting photos, full of life and colours, giving us fine glimpses of the culture and environment of Burma. How many wasted photos do you have from Bolivia, Mexico, Egypt, Syria etc? ;-)
Have a nice Saturday. This afternoon I will watch an interesting movie from Mrauk U.
Gert

Royaldevon (64374) 2019-09-28 2:53

Hello Malgo,

This is fascinating.
I wonder how you felt seeing these monks at work, almost an unreal situation, as you photographed them.
I would imagine that monks, in their saffron or rust clothing, will be used to being photographed. They do make most interesting subjects.

Thank you for the notes,too. An interesting insight into the culture of Myanmar.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (93605) 2019-09-28 5:13

Hi Malgo,

You have captured well the action of the monks. The point of view is showing the details of the trees and of the building. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (115664) 2019-09-28 7:21

Ciao Malgo,

Un titre simple et efficace et qui décrit bien ce qui se passe dans cette photo. Les jeunes moines semblent bien heureux et comme tous les enfants de cet age le jeu est important.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (68021) 2019-09-28 7:53

My tego nie wiemy, ale ciekawe czy przez te pobyty w klasztorach spoleczenstwo jest lepsze, jest mniej kradziezy i przestepstw, mniej zawisci ?
Fajne zdjecie
pozdrawiam Ryszard

Nicou (188510) 2019-09-28 8:36

Hello

quelle vue et scène tous ce jeune moines autour du puits avec leur habit rouges ils nettoient leur services et tous ce riens qui viennent roder autour d'eux je pense chercher un peu de nourriture le museau à terre pour renifler superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

PiotrF (42736) 2019-09-28 13:01

Czesc Malgo
Ladnie pokazalas scenki z codziennego zycia mlodych chlopcow.
Ciekawa notatka o buddyjskich mnichach.
Swietne kadry, piekna kolorystyka i dobra jakosc.
Ciekawa prezentacja z tego kraju.
pozdrawiam
Piotr

jhm (191415) 2019-09-29 5:26

Hello Malgo,

Your picture of monks in Myanmar, with dogs together, this hope on a little bit food, is wonderful made.
Indeed we see much young children monks
What a pleasant panorama view about this area
Lovely presentation, an excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

ChrisJ (152452) 2019-09-29 6:26

Hello Malgo,

An interesting daily life scene from the Buddhist Monastery for trainee monks. The dogs look healthy and free of mange or dog fight scars so are probably docile pets and protect the property. Adequate sharpness and well managed backlight. Tfs!

abmdsudi (81622) 2019-09-29 6:54

Hi Malgorzata
An interesting well observed and captured insight into lives of the monks in maroon robes which lends such a punch here.
A great 'slice of life' and reality. Congrats
Best regards

Cricri (176) 2019-09-29 12:15

Hi Malgo
Très jolie ces petits moines avec les chiens, un beau moment mis en image
A bientôt
bisous
cricri

Tue (71944) 2019-09-29 22:33

Hallo Malgo,
A good photo with the well in the middle and all the novices around it accompanied by some dog. Their red and yellow robes stand out so nicely from the green background. The sunlight was bright and appealing. Well captured.
Lars

pajaran (92204) 2019-09-30 2:04

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo mesto i trenutak sa mladim monasima.
Lepo poakzano sa fotografijama u radionici, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view and moment, interesting and good text ...
Nice place and moment with young monks.
Beautifully presented with photos in the workshop, well captured moment.
Have a nice day, all the best in the new week that has begun.

alvaraalto (38694) 2019-09-30 6:51

Hello Malgo,
A special combination of these young novices and the dogs around them.
A striking scene where it is remarkable that the young boys look so cheerful.
Excellent presentation
Have a nice day, groet Rob

paura (25796) 2019-09-30 14:05

Malgo,
Fantástica fotografia captando o quotidiano da criançada. Indumentária, de forma e cores incomuns, também se destacam.

Abraço

Paulo

Miguel82 (35928) 2019-10-01 3:09

Hello, good daily life photo showing the monks during their laundry around a well. They are washing their red robes and make them dry afterwards. Some stray dogs in search for food are attracted by the activity. Fine colors, good image quality, instructive photo note, regards.

COSTANTINO (93471) 2019-10-08 9:26

Hello dear Malgorzata and have a nice time
and a happy new day
wow!!!original version with the monks
dressed in red colors and the dogs
yes I agree with you that it is always
interesting to see the monks
welldone
regards
Costantino

cornejo (61220) 2019-12-02 10:05

Hola Malgo, muy buena foto de esta interesante escena de la vida cotidiana del lugar, muy bien captada en esta interesante imagen con buena nitidez, luz, color y calidad. Un estupendo trabajo perfectamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amiga mia. Gracias por compartir este interesante trabajo.

Buena noche y feliz fin de semana.
Todo lo mejor desde el sur de España.
Angel.