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This one stage prior to become a novice Buddhist monk, in Khmer, called Neak (or Naga or Serpentine). This process is for a young male, who would be transformed from a Neak to a novice monk. VN authorities prohibit young Khmer males to be ordained. They only allow certain aged males to become Buddhist monks. Theravada Buddhism is one of the pillars for the indigenous Khmers in Kampuchea Krom. KKC Photos