arnisador
04-21-2002, 05:33 PM
This story (http://www.indystar.com/article.php?buddhas21.html) from the Associated Press ran today:
"Buddhist monks wage war on drugs"
GOLDEN HORSE MONASTERY, Thailand -- He was a soldier and champion boxer, but now the burly abbot leads a band of "Little Buddhas," some as young as 7, who practice martial arts and meditation, then ride into the mountains to fight the scourge of drugs.
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Thai-style boxing is practiced every evening, and Kru Ba, tucking his robes between his legs to reveal a powerful, densely tattooed torso, happily demonstrates techniques.
Using knees, elbows, feet and fists, the monk shows how he could disable his young sparring partner if he applied real force.
"Buddhist monks wage war on drugs"
GOLDEN HORSE MONASTERY, Thailand -- He was a soldier and champion boxer, but now the burly abbot leads a band of "Little Buddhas," some as young as 7, who practice martial arts and meditation, then ride into the mountains to fight the scourge of drugs.
...
Thai-style boxing is practiced every evening, and Kru Ba, tucking his robes between his legs to reveal a powerful, densely tattooed torso, happily demonstrates techniques.
Using knees, elbows, feet and fists, the monk shows how he could disable his young sparring partner if he applied real force.