Buddism
Door: herman
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07 Januari 2009 | Thailand, Bangkok
Buddhism
Thailand is for about 95 % dedicated to Theravada Buddhism; in the Deep South you can find muslins and their influence on society.
The Theravada Buddhism came from Sri Lanka to Siam in the 13th century. Most Thai Buddhists are active for the rebirth in a better existence. By feeding monks, giving donations to temples and performing regular worships at the local wat they hope to improve their lot; acquiring enough merit to prevent or reduce at least their number of rebirth. The concept of rebirth is almost accepted in Thailand, even by non-Buddhists.
Socially, each Thai male is expected to become a monk for a short period in his life, optimally between the time he finishes school and the time he starts a career or marries.
The Thai Buddhist makes a great show of offering new robes and household items to the monks at the local wat but pays much less attention to the nuns. The main reason is that nuns don’t perform ceremonies on behalf of lay people, so there is often less incentive for people to make offerings for them.
Most of the wats are running a (primary) school, in this way they are contributing to the Thai society.
In Trat I saw Wat Plai Khlong. The oldest temple here is built in 1648 and the oldest temple in the province Trat.
The Chinese Wats are complete different from the Thai ones; colours, figures and way of acting are atypical. Pictures added to this story will tell the rest.
In Bangkok City I visited the Yannawa Wat. Actually, I had an appointment with a monk form Sri Lanka, but due to family reasons he was not there. Four years ago I met him in Bangkok, and we still have contact.
The Yannawa wat, lying on the river, is an old monastery, dating from the Ayuthaya period, the founder is unknown. After several renames King Rama III made the temple royal. In that period the trade with China was blooming and Chinese junks were used to carry all kind of goods. King Rama III ordered to built a monument by imitating a Chinese junk and the King then named the wat: Yannawa; temple of the junk. It is the only wat in Thailand with a junk.
Wats are special places for me. It is not necessary to be a Buddhist to feel the the special atmosphere of these places. The unique character is often a combination of the special place they are built on, and the praying and meditation of sometimes ages in this place. Especially in the church I feel this.
Having a meditation in the church or, when it’s not to busy treat myself with Reiki is always an excellent experience and much more powerful than in a “normal” area.
With love and light
Namesté
Herman
Thailand is for about 95 % dedicated to Theravada Buddhism; in the Deep South you can find muslins and their influence on society.
The Theravada Buddhism came from Sri Lanka to Siam in the 13th century. Most Thai Buddhists are active for the rebirth in a better existence. By feeding monks, giving donations to temples and performing regular worships at the local wat they hope to improve their lot; acquiring enough merit to prevent or reduce at least their number of rebirth. The concept of rebirth is almost accepted in Thailand, even by non-Buddhists.
Socially, each Thai male is expected to become a monk for a short period in his life, optimally between the time he finishes school and the time he starts a career or marries.
The Thai Buddhist makes a great show of offering new robes and household items to the monks at the local wat but pays much less attention to the nuns. The main reason is that nuns don’t perform ceremonies on behalf of lay people, so there is often less incentive for people to make offerings for them.
Most of the wats are running a (primary) school, in this way they are contributing to the Thai society.
In Trat I saw Wat Plai Khlong. The oldest temple here is built in 1648 and the oldest temple in the province Trat.
The Chinese Wats are complete different from the Thai ones; colours, figures and way of acting are atypical. Pictures added to this story will tell the rest.
In Bangkok City I visited the Yannawa Wat. Actually, I had an appointment with a monk form Sri Lanka, but due to family reasons he was not there. Four years ago I met him in Bangkok, and we still have contact.
The Yannawa wat, lying on the river, is an old monastery, dating from the Ayuthaya period, the founder is unknown. After several renames King Rama III made the temple royal. In that period the trade with China was blooming and Chinese junks were used to carry all kind of goods. King Rama III ordered to built a monument by imitating a Chinese junk and the King then named the wat: Yannawa; temple of the junk. It is the only wat in Thailand with a junk.
Wats are special places for me. It is not necessary to be a Buddhist to feel the the special atmosphere of these places. The unique character is often a combination of the special place they are built on, and the praying and meditation of sometimes ages in this place. Especially in the church I feel this.
Having a meditation in the church or, when it’s not to busy treat myself with Reiki is always an excellent experience and much more powerful than in a “normal” area.
With love and light
Namesté
Herman
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