Thursday, October 18, 2007Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Prince Sisowath Thomico who just returned back from France recently, has decided to be ordained as a Buddhist monk for a short period of time at a pagoda near Uddong Mountain. The Kampuchea Thmei newspaper reported that Prince Thomico will be ordained on 19 October (tomorrow) at noon, at Wat Ampil Bey pagoda, also known as Wat Slakou pagoda located along the national road near Uddong Mountain. Prince Sisowath Chakreynupol, Prince Thomico’s personal aid, indicated that the prince’s decision was twofold: (1) to pay gratitude to his parents and relatives who died during the Democratic Kampuchea (Khmer Rouge) regime, and (2) to be ordained as a monk while being a royal family member who traditionally takes the vow just like all common citizens, regardless of whether it is for a short period of time or not, in order to pay gratitude to his parents. Prince Thomico will be defrocked on the full moon day of the upcoming month (i.e. in one week).
