Adorable Cat In Buddhist Monk Robes Goes Viral For ‘Attentive Meditation’ – News18

The following article comes with a cuteness alert as cat lovers may get a heart attack from an overdose of cuteness. We are going to show you a video where a cute little chonk gets lessons on Buddhism while being dressed traditionally as a Buddhist monk. The ginger cat stole the hearts of social media users with its Buddhist attire, cute glasses and its patience while a monk preached to him.

The video, which went viral on the social media platform X, is captioned, “Watching a Buddhist cat learning Dharma in Thailand will be the highlight of your timeline today.” The ginger cat is dressed in monk’s robes and wears adorable little glasses.

What makes it even more remarkable is that the cat isn’t merely sitting beside the monk. The monk is teaching the cat, gently holding its paw, while the cat, despite being ginger, remains calm and appears to meditate as if absorbing ‘knowledge.’

In the comment section, some viewers expressed amazement, while others found it hard to believe. Many, however, are aware of the special bond between Buddhist monks and their pet cats. This isn’t the only cat of its kind, as many cats have been seen accompanying monks. Evidence of this can be found in the background of the video, where portraits of other cats are visible.

Many individuals have shared their insights through comments. Bruce R. Fenton remarks, “In Thailand, it is said that mischievous monks who don’t uphold their vows are reincarnated as cats!” There’s also a belief that with each rebirth, cats advance closer to attaining the ultimate knowledge of Buddhism, progressing generation after generation. It may be noted here that cats hold a special place in the mythology of other faiths as well. In ancient Egypt, cats were considered the guardians of the underworld, who guided lost souls of the deceased to their ultimate destination.