Trang, Preserve the Naga parade ceremony in the middle of the water. At Khlong Khao Chan Temple, Trang Province, the teachings to behave like water are reminded. Can flow anywhere and get along with anyone.
Today (January 15) at 8:00 a.m. at Khlong Khao Chan Temple, Ratsada District, Trang Province, there is a new monk ordination ceremony for the Buddhist Lent at the temple. But this temple has customs and practices that are unlike any other temple. And it is the only temple in Trang Province where all Thai men who come to ordain at this temple. You must take a rowing boat to perform the Naga procession in the middle of the water around the temple one time, a distance of approximately 100 meters, at a water level more than 2 meters deep.
The first round was a procession to cover the outer church, the second round was a procession in the middle of the water, and the third round was a procession to cover the inner church. which means Buddha Dharma and monks
Today’s ordination Have parents, siblings and clos
e relatives More than 70 friends came to attend the ceremony. When the Naga procession in the middle of the water arrived, Naga also got on a rowing boat with his parents. and relics There are professional rowers from the temple to row the boat for you. To create peace of mind for all Nagas and kith and kin.
While riding a Naga parade boat in the middle of the water Merit-making was also done to sow food for the fish along the way. For the most part it went well. Even though it creates some excitement and fear for the villagers. But it is considered a powerful ceremony. Every newly ordained monk must take a picture as a souvenir once in a lifetime.
The Naga procession in the middle of the water has been held for the 12th year and only one person has ever capsized a boat due to a body weight of more than 100 kilograms, but was not harmed in any way. This ceremony is held as a test of the minds of the ordained monks. To firmly establish mindfulness, concentration, and determination in Buddhism before becoming
a monk, and want to remind people that everyone is born from water. Be like a river that flows wherever you go. You can get along with anyone. It will make only people love you.
Source: Thai News Agency