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Word: tongkhong (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1959-1959
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With Mother's Permission. In Thailand, one who longed many years for the chance to be ordained is Highway Supervisor Jerm Tongkhong-on, 38. To Jerm, the 90-day retreat is a normal occurrence, no different from military service, but until this year he could not spare the time. When he was finally ready, he had his wife's blessing, his mother's permission (a monastery entrance requirement) and a leave of absence from his boss, the Thai government. As is customary, his family gave a lavish party, inviting more than 100 well-wishers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: 90-Day Priests | 8/10/1959 | See Source »

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