Conman monk kena pwned
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Of all people he tried to solicit donation from this person...
Nov 10, 2006
Beware of bogus monks soliciting donations from unsuspecting public
I WALKED out of my house one morning last week and was approached by a man with crewcut hair wearing light grey robes and a beaded necklace. It was obvious he trying to pass himself off as a Buddhist monk. Except he wasn't but just an impostor soliciting donations from an unsuspecting public.
He whipped out a card with the image of the Goddess of Mercy and a rope knot, reciting some 'auspicious' words. He explained in a strong Chinese accent that he was helping to raise funds for his temple.
When asked which temple he was from, he replied that he was from 'Fo Guang Shan' and that he lived in Waterloo Street. First, Fo Guang Shan is in Paya Lebar and second, this temple has only nuns. When I subsequently called Fo Guang Shan to check, they confirmed they have no visiting monks nor do they have anyone conducting door-to-door donation solicitation.
I offered to take a picture of him with my cellphone which made him most uncomfortable. I then told him that soliciting funds in this manner is not legal in Singapore and such conduct gives Buddhism a bad name and he should not continue to do so. He thanked me and quickly walked away.
It is important for the public to be aware that Buddhist organisations do not send their monks or nuns to solicit funds in the public. Therefore, anyone wishing to offer support should place their donation in a temple box or mail a cheque payable to a Buddhist organisation.
Alms bowls used by monks or nuns are meant only to accept food and medicine offered to them. Food offerings are to be made only in the morning before midday. Monks in brown or saffron robes (of the Theravadan tradition) are not allowed to eat any food after midday.
In fact, forest tradition monks and nuns adhere strictly to the Monastic Code of Discipline ('Vinaya') laid down by the Buddha, to the extent that they do not handle cash at all.
The Buddhist Fellowship urges the public not to give money to these bogus monks and nuns so as not to perpetuate the problem.
Angie Chew Monksfield (Mrs)
President
Buddhist Fellowship, Singapore -
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never call police?
every sunday morning can find them at pasir ris... -
wah president.
he hit on the wrong person.. -
i make it a point not to entertain monks.
they are everywhere nowadays.
worst thing is they are mostly foreigners. -
LOL the conman ask the President of Buddhist Fellowship???
Unlucky fellow. -
Wah power! Hehe!
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Is there a president for the packet tissue organisation as well? Can't wait for someone to hit on the wrong number again.
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Why the person never asked "you know who I am?"
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scary. i may have been conned myself
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LOL..... pwn3d!
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last time i was having bikini party at COP dotter houseOriginally posted by Y_Shun:LOL the conman ask the President of Buddhist Fellowship???
Unlucky fellow.
the police came knocking, saying neighbours complain we too noisy -
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Usually i would just ignored them. I think it was that "monk's" luck to run into u. Anyway, great job.
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what is COP?Originally posted by FireIce:last time i was having bikini party at COP dotter house
the police came knocking, saying neighbours complain we too noisy -
Next time a fake monk expect you to donate cash, tell him that the bowl is for him to accept food/medicine(things that suppose to go into his mouth, not his pocket) , not cash. If he really want it, you pour some coins into his mouth.
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Pwned...
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how to pronounce "pwned" ?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Pwned... -
Sounds like pon...Originally posted by kalangkabo:how to pronounce "pwned" ?
Exact pronunciation is pôn -
another way is to ask them chant sutra for u to verify
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as in "pawn"?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Sounds like pon...
Exact pronunciation is pôn
(dunno how to pronounce o with a hat) -
Chief of PoliceOriginally posted by laurence82:what is COP?