For years he has travelled the country barefoot, from north to south, feeding on alms and sleeping in the forests. A eulogy of religious devotion through the 13 ascetic practices of ‘Dhutanga’. Hostilised by official Buddhism, the monk is ‘tolerated’ by the government and exalted by people of all faiths who follow him on social media.
Hanoi (AsiaNews) – An example against corruption and a testimony of faith and rigour for the entire country, capturing the imagination – and respect – of millions of Vietnamese as the ruling class struggles for power through purges, trials and…
