Buddhism's sad demise Re: "Indifference is the danger to our faith Sept 24). Buddhism in Thailand bears little resem- blance to Buddhism as taught in England. have jobs in the community and teach in the evenings and weekends. They teach people how to train their minds and they live what they teach as did Buddha. Self awareness, general awareness, concentration and relaxation are the mental functions addressed, making for a sound, balanced mind to cope whatever the environment, Monks should be followers of Buddha and pass on His teachings, Shaving the head and donning a saffron robe does not qualify a man as a follower of Buddha. Becoming a monk for a month this solutely nothing within Buddhism, Neither does seeking refuge in a temple, enrobed in saffron and begging for food each day, and disappointing to see Bud dhism denigrated to the level of idolatry with