Some Images from the First Dhamma-Yatra 

Checking out the drum before start ... 
... discussing the relative merits of Thai & Western rhythms 

Traditional ceremonies are given an ecological & social flavor. Blessings are for the whole eco-system.

Not everybody listened to the 
Dhamma talks ... 

In addition to all the walking around the Lake,  fishermen in Khu Khut, Sating Phra, took us out for another view of the ... including local bird sanctuary & no-fishing zones.

Examining the city dump of Phattalung town, polluted streams, and villagers with respiratory diseases. After our visit, the city stopped burning the trash ... partial victory for the local people, but urbanites still suck resources from the country-side & export trash & pollution.

People who would never have met without the DY.
Also, a good comparison of the relative nutritional intakes of Southerners & Northerners.

 

Btw, the guy on the right is Joe Franke, who kindly provided these photos.

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