The local Thai community in Queensland’s Hervey Bay invited Dom Petch with four other monks to help raise money for the town’s first Buddhist temple. Before he became a monk, Melbourne-born Dom was an international model and actor. After developing what he calls “an unhealthy lifestyle”, he started seeking a higher purpose. 👉 To read more and stay in the know, download the ABC NEWS app. #ABCNewsQld #Buddhism #HerveyBay #BuddhistTemple #ThaiMonks #ExModel #LoveAndKindness #FeelGood | ABC Brisban

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