Cleanliness Is Next To…
Many of the differences between the East and the West are in no small part due to the differences in religion. Ritual cleansing is common in many different cultures and religions. Though in the West we would never wash another person’s feet, even a priests, being baptized is a familiar site. In predominantly Buddhist Thailand, washing a monk’s feet is an act of purification before they enter your house to perform a blessing and also is a form of merit making for the individual.
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Every culture in the world has it own unique traditions, practices, and approach to daily life. Viewed by an outsider, some things may seem awkward or outright strange. But understanding the reasons behind what we do and how we do it can reveal that the experiences which confound us are merely due to our lack of knowledge. Bplaek, or เเปลก in Thai, is something that is not familiar to you or your own culture.
