Going to the Temple

Every religion teaches people to be good.  Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand. 85 percent of Thai people are Buddhists. All Thai students learn and practice about Buddhist activities. Temple is the natural context for MDVI students to learn more about Buddhism and integrate this functional activity to many skills. MDVI students at Northern School for the Blind (NSB) go to Prasingh temple which is 800 meters far from the school,  twice a month to join Buddhism ceremony and festival with the people in community.

Many skills can be taught through this activity, as shown in the photos and diagram below.

Students travel to the temple using canes and sighted guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praying in front of Buddha image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students meditate in front of a statue of the Buddha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praying in front of pagoda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing flowers, candles and sticks for Buddhism ceremony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steps of ceremony in temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monks are chatting and blessing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giving money for merit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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