Senior Thai Monk Offers a Buddhist Perspective on Dealing with COVID-19

Authors

Craig Lewis, Buddhistdoor Global
Somboon Chungprampree, Buddhistdoor Global

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-25-2020

Capture Date

7-10-2020

URL

https://www.buddhistdoor.net/news/senior-thai-monk-offers-a-buddhist-perspective-on-dealing-with-covid-19

Abstract

This article provides a translation of abbot Venerable Phra Paisal Visalo of Wat Pasukato Theravada Buddhist monastery and his perspective on the COvID-19 pandemic. The article discusses concepts of reality, mindfulness, and compassion towards others during the pandemic. The article is primarily focused on the pandemic situation in Thailand, where the Wat Pasukato Theravada Buddhist monastery is located.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Lewis, Craig and Chungprampree, Somboon, "Senior Thai Monk Offers a Buddhist Perspective on Dealing with COVID-19" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 49.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/49