Inspiring...

[Stramash]

In the borderlands of Thailand?s Golden Triangle, a rugged region known for its drug smuggling and impoverished hill tribes, one man devotes himself to the welfare of the region?s children.

A former Thai boxer, turned Buddhist monk, Phra Khru Bah Neua Chai Kositto (also known as the Tiger Monk), travels widely on horseback, fearlessly dispensing prayers, health care, education and tough love to villagers far from the protection and support of the outside world. With his Golden Horse Temple he's built an orphanage, school and clinic ? a haven for the children of the region, who see him as a shaman, father figure and coach.

Now a Dutch film-maker (Mark Verkerk) has made an amazing documentary of this monk's work. It has won prizes at film festivals worldwide, including Best Spiritual Film and Best Spiritual Documentary at the European film festival.

here is the website if you are more interested;

http://www.buddhaslostchildren.com/

Or, the documentary is available on youtube in 12 parts. Here is part 1 (and links to the episodes will be at same location)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJCuON7Hm50

A truly inspiring story, but who inspires you??

[Ngairo]

Have you met this couple....they seem to know you....

http://www.thailandfriends.com/couple_for_fun

[Stramash]

Have you met this couple....they seem to know you....

http://www.thailandfriends.com/couple_for_fun

:? :? :? :? :? :?

OK, that made lot's of sense, especially when talking about inspiration. :roll:

Though one thing I can tell from their profile; I bet you they also have friend called Freddy.

[PeeMarc]

Children always have and always will inspire me.

It is so sad that we 'unlearn' so many wonderful things we have when we are young and innocent.

[eagle]

I'm inspired by people like the Tiger Monk. Since I'm a musician Talented players inspire me- too many to list. Old people with good attitudes and smiles while 70-80-90= years inspire me.