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Jan 25, 2008
Each novice monk in the monastery has his own horse, which he has to groom and bathe each day. These little monks are setting out for the river to groom their charges. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
Phra Kru Ba Neua Chai was given an ankus (a hook used to handle elephants) and a horsewhip when he was a baby. An astrologer told his father that his son was not a normal baby and that he needed to have an elephant and a hourse as his guardians. The abbott's body is tattooed with scriptures, signifying his life-long committment to spreading the Dharma. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
Hundreds of horses now live in the monastery. They are offerings by merit-makers. The abbott not only saves them from the slaughter house, he also uses them to take him to neighbouring villages, and to teach his novice monks about the virtues of care and loyalty. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
At the monastery, novice monks are taught literacy skills and maths by volunteer teachers. A nun - who was once an accountant - also teaches them basic English. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
Many seek the monk out for solutions and advice to their problems. Here, he is giving out blessings to those who have come to seek his guidance. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
Little monks performing their evening ablutions just before dinner. They learn to look after themselves and have to do their own washing. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
Two little monks sparring. They are taught the art of muay thai by the abbott, who was a professional Thai boxer for nearly 15 years. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
Novice monks at dinner. Each has his own alms bowl, and they eat whatever is given to them including meat. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Jan 25, 2008
The Monastery of the Golden Horse is nestled amidst verdant green hills near the Thai-Burmese border. Although picturesque, the area is notorious for its illegal drug trade. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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