The Bowl and Robe as Charitable Foundation
Ajahn Jayasaro

On one occasion, a group of monks, following the lead of some other well-known monasteries, put forward the idea of registering Wat Pah Pong as a charitable foundation. Luang Por was getting old, and charitable status would guarantee the financial stability of the wat after his death. Luang Por gave them his opinion: It’s a good idea, but I don’t think it’s a correct one. With a charitable foundat…