Om Namo … What ? The Thai Massage Wai Khru
... foreign students who have studied Thai massage. From these English translations, additional translations have been made by practitioners whose first language is not English. In addition, the common translations of several versions of the Thai massage wai khru are simply not correct. For these and ma ...
... foreign students who have studied Thai massage. From these English translations, additional translations have been made by practitioners whose first language is not English. In addition, the common translations of several versions of the Thai massage wai khru are simply not correct. For these and ma ...
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... Students of Buddhism use to discover early on in their studies that it is misleading to speak of a 'church' in early Buddhism. Christian ecclesiastical phenomena like priests, Sunday services, sermons, parishes and communal prayers, let alone a centrally organized institution like the Roman catholic ...
... Students of Buddhism use to discover early on in their studies that it is misleading to speak of a 'church' in early Buddhism. Christian ecclesiastical phenomena like priests, Sunday services, sermons, parishes and communal prayers, let alone a centrally organized institution like the Roman catholic ...
Nirvana for Sale?: Buddhism, Wealth, and the
... of the purported widespread commercialization and corruption of Buddhism in contemporary Thailand, as well as the inability of the monastic establishment—namely the Mahatherasamakhom (the Supreme Saṅgha Council)—to curtail it. While it is tempting to reduce the controversy to yet another story of “ ...
... of the purported widespread commercialization and corruption of Buddhism in contemporary Thailand, as well as the inability of the monastic establishment—namely the Mahatherasamakhom (the Supreme Saṅgha Council)—to curtail it. While it is tempting to reduce the controversy to yet another story of “ ...
his sacred biography, meditation practice and influence
... also Virginia Thompson, Thailand: The New Siam (New York: Macmillan, 1941); Stanley J. Tambiah, The Buddhist Saints of the Forest and the Cult of Amulets: A Study in Charisma, Hagiography, Sectarianism, and Millennial Buddhism (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984); Donald K. Swearer, “The Mo ...
... also Virginia Thompson, Thailand: The New Siam (New York: Macmillan, 1941); Stanley J. Tambiah, The Buddhist Saints of the Forest and the Cult of Amulets: A Study in Charisma, Hagiography, Sectarianism, and Millennial Buddhism (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984); Donald K. Swearer, “The Mo ...
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... culture adopts more technology and customs from the West. Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni (Sodh Candasaro) was one of the most successful monks famous in propagating Buddha Dhamma in this situation. Perhaps no other Abbot has done more to propagate Thai Buddhism in the 24th century up to the contemporary worl ...
... culture adopts more technology and customs from the West. Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni (Sodh Candasaro) was one of the most successful monks famous in propagating Buddha Dhamma in this situation. Perhaps no other Abbot has done more to propagate Thai Buddhism in the 24th century up to the contemporary worl ...
The Relocalization of Buddhism in Thailand
... the visions, practices and ideologies of a traditional and fundamentalist past before they were “tainted” by the process of modern capitalist development. Another significant phenomenon in this process of transformation and diversification in contemporary Thai Buddhism is the changing roles of women ...
... the visions, practices and ideologies of a traditional and fundamentalist past before they were “tainted” by the process of modern capitalist development. Another significant phenomenon in this process of transformation and diversification in contemporary Thai Buddhism is the changing roles of women ...
thai buddhism in america: an historical and
... English about the history, development, and practice of Buddhism by Thai immigrants and their (often native-born) children in America.13 Paul Numrich’s (1996) important book Old Wisdom in the New World: Americanization in Two Immigrant Theravada Buddhist Temples, presents preliminary information abo ...
... English about the history, development, and practice of Buddhism by Thai immigrants and their (often native-born) children in America.13 Paul Numrich’s (1996) important book Old Wisdom in the New World: Americanization in Two Immigrant Theravada Buddhist Temples, presents preliminary information abo ...
wat-stay proposals for cutural tourism, conservation and
... CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THAILAND’S HISTORIC TEMPLES: THE CASE OF WAT RAKHANGKOSITARAM.THESIS ADVISOR PROF. DR. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Ph. D AND DR. SUMET JUMSAI, Ph. D: pp ...
... CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THAILAND’S HISTORIC TEMPLES: THE CASE OF WAT RAKHANGKOSITARAM.THESIS ADVISOR PROF. DR. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Ph. D AND DR. SUMET JUMSAI, Ph. D: pp ...
Phra That Phanom, its related historic buildings and associated
... interpretation. For example, an official invocation of "Phra Upakut" is organized every year by the Provincial Authorities. Pra Upakut, a monk in the Buddhist legend, is highly venerated in the Mekong River Basin where he is believed to be a living and practicing meditation under the River. The invo ...
... interpretation. For example, an official invocation of "Phra Upakut" is organized every year by the Provincial Authorities. Pra Upakut, a monk in the Buddhist legend, is highly venerated in the Mekong River Basin where he is believed to be a living and practicing meditation under the River. The invo ...
Wat Intravihan
... Somdej Buddhacharn Toh (B.E. 2331~2415), also commonly known as Acharn Toh or Somdej Toh, studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pali Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, who later became King Rama IV. During Rama IV's rei ...
... Somdej Buddhacharn Toh (B.E. 2331~2415), also commonly known as Acharn Toh or Somdej Toh, studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pali Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, who later became King Rama IV. During Rama IV's rei ...
The Dynamic Practices of Luangpor Teean A Thai
... Vijitdhammacariya. At his ordination he was given the Pali name "Cittasubho" (the brilliant mind), but people usually called him "Luangpor Teean" (Venerable Father Teean). He was known by that name throughout the rest of his life. As a monk, Luangpor Teean taught dynamic meditation to monks and lay ...
... Vijitdhammacariya. At his ordination he was given the Pali name "Cittasubho" (the brilliant mind), but people usually called him "Luangpor Teean" (Venerable Father Teean). He was known by that name throughout the rest of his life. As a monk, Luangpor Teean taught dynamic meditation to monks and lay ...
MEDITATION
... is to encourage the young to follow the tenets of Buddhism and live a virtuous life. Chief among its activities is the arranging of regular spiritual practice, lectures and discussions on the Dhamma, issuing publications on subjects relating to Buddhism in general, and sponsoring meetings for young ...
... is to encourage the young to follow the tenets of Buddhism and live a virtuous life. Chief among its activities is the arranging of regular spiritual practice, lectures and discussions on the Dhamma, issuing publications on subjects relating to Buddhism in general, and sponsoring meetings for young ...
What is Sangha
... tranquil influence that is felt not only by the meditators, but also by anybody else in their vicinity. He has even formulated it into a quantitative principle--the number of people whose mental states are harmonized by a group of meditating people is equal to one hundred times the square of the num ...
... tranquil influence that is felt not only by the meditators, but also by anybody else in their vicinity. He has even formulated it into a quantitative principle--the number of people whose mental states are harmonized by a group of meditating people is equal to one hundred times the square of the num ...
Monks, Nuns and Lay People-Bhikshus, Bhikshunis, and Upasakas
... lay and monastic Sangha is similar to before but in other ways it is very different. Some Buddhist Sanghas have a mixture of members, some Westerners and some who have come from another country and settled in the West, for example, the Thai Buddhist Sangha. In their case, the relationship between th ...
... lay and monastic Sangha is similar to before but in other ways it is very different. Some Buddhist Sanghas have a mixture of members, some Westerners and some who have come from another country and settled in the West, for example, the Thai Buddhist Sangha. In their case, the relationship between th ...
Social Change and Religious Movements in Thailand
... In the Traiphum the universe was represented as consisting of an infinite number of solar systems, each depending on a central mountain, Mt. Meru. Around Mt. Meru there were belts of mountains and oceans littered with islands. The cosmos included three worlds which were divided into 31 levels. The h ...
... In the Traiphum the universe was represented as consisting of an infinite number of solar systems, each depending on a central mountain, Mt. Meru. Around Mt. Meru there were belts of mountains and oceans littered with islands. The cosmos included three worlds which were divided into 31 levels. The h ...
Thailand 2011 - Keith Davey has designed a number of educational
... Now that Thaliand is a constitutional monarchy, Buddhist institutions and clergy have been granted special benefits by the government, as well as being subjected to a certain amount of government oversight. In the eyes of the Thais, the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or Rama IX, is almost seen as a God an ...
... Now that Thaliand is a constitutional monarchy, Buddhist institutions and clergy have been granted special benefits by the government, as well as being subjected to a certain amount of government oversight. In the eyes of the Thais, the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or Rama IX, is almost seen as a God an ...
Chuang Yen Monastery Four-Week Meditation Retreat
... meditation and Paramitas. Dharma talks will be given in English, with a summary in Chinese if needed. PARTICIPANTS:Meditators of all ages are invited to attend. Each participant should be able to sit comfortably in meditation for one hour. FEE: Chuang Yen Monastery is run on the basis of donation, i ...
... meditation and Paramitas. Dharma talks will be given in English, with a summary in Chinese if needed. PARTICIPANTS:Meditators of all ages are invited to attend. Each participant should be able to sit comfortably in meditation for one hour. FEE: Chuang Yen Monastery is run on the basis of donation, i ...
The Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, Bangkok
... Pho, Bangkok The Reclining Buddha is a very popular tourist magnet and also an important object of piety. It is located at Wat Pho which is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok. Thus, this place is also referred to as ‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’. The temple was founded in 1781 b ...
... Pho, Bangkok The Reclining Buddha is a very popular tourist magnet and also an important object of piety. It is located at Wat Pho which is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok. Thus, this place is also referred to as ‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’. The temple was founded in 1781 b ...
Sacred and Profane WORDS BY Brianna Kovan
... father in an ornamental manner, and they further an attachment to the human body, which is used as a decorative canvas. Because Thai people condemn the tattooing of religious deities, the increase in Buddha tattoos presents an uncomfortable blend of East and West. In 2013 the National Office of Budd ...
... father in an ornamental manner, and they further an attachment to the human body, which is used as a decorative canvas. Because Thai people condemn the tattooing of religious deities, the increase in Buddha tattoos presents an uncomfortable blend of East and West. In 2013 the National Office of Budd ...
Ajahn Brahm on why he was excommunicated
... finalised, I informed Ajahn Sumedho in Amaravati, as a matter of courtesy, during my brief visit to the UK to see my mother (who has severe dementia). The matter of Bhikkhuni Ordination had been discussed in Wat Pah Pong about two years ago and, as I recall, they resolved to follow the lead of the M ...
... finalised, I informed Ajahn Sumedho in Amaravati, as a matter of courtesy, during my brief visit to the UK to see my mother (who has severe dementia). The matter of Bhikkhuni Ordination had been discussed in Wat Pah Pong about two years ago and, as I recall, they resolved to follow the lead of the M ...
WAT PAH INDIANA - watindiana.org
... meditation, and a refuge from the sufferings of the world. In Buddhism, there are three supreme objects of worship, namely, the Buddha, His Teaching or Dhamma, and the collective community of monks, or Sangha. The Three are known together under the name "the Triple Gem." The word “Buddha” means 'the ...
... meditation, and a refuge from the sufferings of the world. In Buddhism, there are three supreme objects of worship, namely, the Buddha, His Teaching or Dhamma, and the collective community of monks, or Sangha. The Three are known together under the name "the Triple Gem." The word “Buddha” means 'the ...
( full official name ) Wat Phra Kaew Temple of the Emerald Buddha
... By Miss Alisa KaewKhao Code C62251 ...
... By Miss Alisa KaewKhao Code C62251 ...
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (also written Pak Nam Phasi Charoen, Thai: วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ) in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok is a very large wat with a sizeable population of monks and nuns. Many foreigners have stayed at this temple over the years.The temple is perhaps best known for its meditation lessons. The meditation teacher can speak some English and the junior monks are able to interpret.The temple is located at Toed Thai Road, Phasi Charoen, Thonburi, and is accessible by road or by chartered long-tailed boat from Tha Chang or Tha Saphan Phut.