In another brave move by the Thai government they banned the sister of The Dali Lama from entering the Buddhist country of Thailand. Jetsun Pema, younger sister of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and her husband Tenpa Tsering would speak at the Buddhist art exception in Bangkok March 5-7 2010. The Thai government said…
It was really never any question about it I think the majority of the Thai people knew that the court would never give back the money. A stunning 46 billion THB will be taken to the government and the rest will be kept for now. Now dear Thaksin what are you going to do? You…
Looking for thoughtful Buddhist-inspired gifts in Thailand? Consider books, local crafts, donations and respectful temple etiquette without mixing up traditions.
This weekend was a big Buddhist holiday and Thai people are flocking to the temple. There is also a big festival in Nong Khai for the Naga. But in Pattaya the rule of mammon is law and money, greed and corruption rules. You might think that the bars and girls would stay home on a…
Thai women die in Buddhist meeting in Sweden A Thai woman died in her sleep breathing carbon dioxide in her sleep. She had gathered with lots of other Thai and Swedish Buddhist. They are all members of the Wat Budda Udayana in Sweden. The 5 women had left the fire going during the night and…
I was out on a Island in Sweden and went walking for 2 hours. I am on holiday now in my hometown and I am going back to Bangkok in 1 week. When I was about to walk on to the ferry that takes me to my Island I saw 3 Thai monks and they…
A 19 year old boy and his dog hacked to pieces and put on fire Another sad day for Thailand and the government stands still like nothing is happening. A boy of 19 and his dog was beaten to death and then hacked in to pieces and put on fire. What sick people do this…
Staying in a Buddhist country like Thailand can be difficult if you are a Christian. The one thing about not having any other Gods does not really work here. People worship old spirits in threes and build small houses to rest the land spirit when they make a new house or when they move in…