A NOVICE
"THIS YEAR, I WAS INTENDING TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL.HOWEVER, I HAVE DECIDED TO WAIT A YEAR
TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR MONKHOOD. AT THE AGE OF TWENTY, WE ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE A CHOICE.
EITHER WE HAVE TO BE ORDAINED AS A MONK OR WE CHOOSE THE SECULAR LIFE."
Reflection of a novice-IIse and Birgit Schrama

LUANG PRABANG