GEORGE TOWN: Having their heads shaved bald, donning a kasaya (monk’s robe), waking up at 5am daily and chanting Buddhist scriptures may sound daunting and intimidating, but this is routine for those who undertake an annual passage to clear their minds.
The short-term monk ordination programme enables Buddhists to give up their daily lifestyle – in exchange for 10 days of quiet, peace and discipline.
