Pix of monks working out spark anger

Against the norm: Netizens claim that it is not suitable for monks to work out, pointing out that monks are expected to be calm and composed at all times. — The Nation/ANN

Images of Buddhist monks working out went viral on social media and sparked an uproar among netizens.

The photos were posted by Phra Paisalprachathon on a Buddhist News Facebook page on Friday, with the caption: “I understand that monks are prone to becoming overweight and developing NCDs (non-communicable diseases), so I invited health professionals to help the monks at my temple get in shape and take better care of themselves.”