When you meet a monk on a sunny day in Thailand, why should you avoid the monk’s shadow?

Thailand is a Buddhist country. Buddhism believes that the shadow of a monk is the monk himself. If you meet a monk on a sunny day, you must avoid their shadow, otherwise it will be disrespectful to the monk.

Thailand is a country that attaches great importance to social etiquette, so you must understand the relevant etiquette before traveling to Thailand. More than 90% of the people in Thailand believe in Buddhism, and Buddhism is also regarded as the state religion in Thailand. Monks in Buddhism are respected by people.

Also because there are so many people who believe in Buddhism, there are many temples in Thailand. In the eyes of Thai people, giving birth to a son means becoming a monk, and a daughter is the machine to support the family. There is a saying in Thailand: It is better not to raise a child than to become a monk. An indispensable tourist step in Thailand is to visit a temple. If you visit on a sunny day, when you meet a monk, be sure to avoid their shadow.

The figure of the monk is the monk himself. This saying comes from Buddhism. They believe that if you meet a monk head-on, you cannot directly step on or cross the monk. This behavior is very impolite and disrespectful to the monk.

In fact, even if you are not in a temple, even on the streets of Thailand, you will encounter Thai monks by chance. If you encounter Thai monks on the street, respect them and let them go first. Women, especially, must be careful not to touch them. Thai monks will feel that a woman's touch affects their practice. If a monk is accidentally touched by a woman while chanting a sutra, they will feel that all their previous efforts have been wasted and they have to start over.

In general, when you come to Thailand, you are entering the territory of Buddhism. In many aspects, you have to do as the locals do and have self-discipline, so that the journey will be more harmonious and beautiful.