In Asian countries you see monks begging in the streets as a sign of humility. In Thailand, the monks beg in the streets, walk barefoot, and clothe themselves in their monk garb. Despite their appearances, they command respect above all in their society, with the exception of the king and royal family. I spotted this monk begging in the street of China Town this afternoon. He wore the typical orange robe, held a black wooden bowl containing the money given to him by the public and was barefooted. He stood there looking kind of lost in the crowd, looking here and there. Vehicles were on the road and people just walk passed him as though he didn't exist. At one point he seemed not to fit in that space. I thought to myself and wondered if his act was a genuine one, since it's not often we see monks on the streets begging what more in China Town. You tell me.....what you think.