Miss C Recommendation : Five Necessities for Monks You Should Include in Your Offering Sets for Buddhist Lent
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been quite well contained in Thailand, we still need to retain our social distancing policy all the same, even in temples during Buddhist Lent. If you’re thinking of putting together a set of offerings for the monks, look no further than Big C.
Shop for everything you need in a set for under Bt1,000. Here are five necessities for monks during Buddhist Lent that you should include in your offering set:
Lent candles (or light bulbs and flashlights)
Monks are forbidden from leaving their temples for three long months during Buddhist Lent, that’s why lighting is very important. Although traditionally we offer candles, nowadays, other kinds of lighting are also acceptable.
At Big C, there is a variety of lighting for you to choose from, including lent candles that range from as little as Bt89 to Bt1,290.
Saffron bathing robes and umbrellas
Buddhist Lent falls in the rainy season, hence the necessity for umbrellas and saffron bathing robes for monks. At Big C, toreh-fabric saffron bathing robes cost only Bt129, and during this time, there is a promotion “buy 1 get 1 free”, making them only Bt64.50 each!
Toiletries
Proper hygiene is important to everyone, and monks are no exception. So these are must have items to include in your offering set. Look for a variety of toiletries like soap and toothpaste at Big C for the value price starting at only Bt20.
Over-the-counter medicines
It is easy to get sick during the rainy reason, so monks should have non-prescription drugs ready at all times. Including these in the offering set will certainly be useful later. If you don’t know which medicine to buy, consult the professional pharmacists at Pure Pharmacy at all Big C branches.
Convenience food
Since convenience food lasts for a long time, it is the ideal food to offer to monks who stay put at the temple for three whole months. Go for common foods like uncooked rice, canned food or instant noodles. Make sure you check the expiration dates before offering. Buy at Big C for high-quality convenience food starting as cheap as Bt9.
*Note: The promotions in this article are valid from 25 June 2020 to 8 July 2020.
If you’re short on time, save yourself a lot of trouble in gathering these necessities and buy Big C’s readymade offering sets instead. We offer a variety of offering sets at a range of prices. Check them out at Big C or visit our online store, click here.
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