http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18224511
Buddhism in South Korea under scrutiny
South Korea is preparing to celebrate the birthday of Buddha, but the role of monks in the country has been questioned after recent scandals.
The religion has a central role in the country's history and identity, but today only about a quarter of Koreans describe themselves as Buddhist.
Video footage emerged last month showing a group of monks drinking and gambling in a hotel bedroom. Lucy Williamson reports from Seoul.
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Pissed as a Buddhist monk?
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Re: Pissed as a Buddhist monk?
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Re: Pissed as a Buddhist monk?
Wasn't me! I posted something related recently, btw, but I'm too lazy to look it up right now. The monk who rolled over on the gambling monks also accused others of getting hookers in a karaoke bar. Hell, if that's what monks can do over here, sign me the fuck up right now. 
Elsewhere, a Buddhist monk was caught on CCTV killing a puppy because it was barking at night. Hacked it up with an axe. Ohhmmmmmm......
Elsewhere, a Buddhist monk was caught on CCTV killing a puppy because it was barking at night. Hacked it up with an axe. Ohhmmmmmm......
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