Through Lehigh University’s Comparative and International Education Program, Mrs. Dougherty-Wade will be travelling to Cambodia from November 2nd to November 13th. While there, she will be visiting the Aranh Cuthbert Jr. High School which associated with an organization called Caring for Cambodia. During her trip, this blog will create a communication link between Mrs. Dougherty-Wade and her students at North Schuylkill Jr/Sr High School. At any time, feel free to ask questions or comment on her blog posts.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Good Luck Blessing


This woman is a Buddhist Nun who was sitting at one of the temples we visited.  As we walked by, she offered us yellow & white bracelets.  As she put the bracelet on me, she chanted and bowed several times.  I tried to ask her what the meaning behind the bracelet and ceremony were, but she spoke no English.  I learned today from our translator that the bracelet symbolizes good luck and the chant was a blessing for good luck and safe travels. Very nice! :)  
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4 comments:

  1. brianna dixonNovember 10, 2010

    that must have been a neat thing to experience. Are the braclets hand made??

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  2. pdocNovember 10, 2010

    It was really neat! I think that I am supposed to wear it until it falls off. So, I will probably have it on when I come back to school next week. It is very simple - just two sets of white and yellow string tied together.

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  3. UnknownNovember 10, 2010

    Do they have a coustom which includes no hair on the ladies!

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  4. pdocNovember 12, 2010

    I believe it is customary for woman who become buddhist nuns.

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