A short introduction into traditional Thai holy water (nam mon), which describes preparation and usage.
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Spiritual Beliefs
Making Holy Water in Theravada Buddhism
Academic paper on the beliefs and practices involved in making and using holy water in Theravada Buddhism.
The Khwan and its Ceremonies
A lengthy and interesting paper on the Thai belief in the "khwan", a guiding spirit inside living things, and various ceremonies about the khwan that are practiced in Thailand.
Buddha protection tablets
An introduction to Thai Buddha protection tablets, which are made from plaster and clay and sometimes set in metal or plastic cases and worn around the neck or in a shirt pocket.
The Spirit Houses of Thailand
An introduction to the spirit houses used and maintained throughout Thailand.
Thipanet Amulet Market in Chiang Mai
An article about the little-known amulet market in Chiang Mai.
Strange meditation practices in Thailand
A short newspaper article about unusual types of meditation that occasionally take place in Thailand
What is ‘tam boon’? And why do Thais do it?
A Thai language tutorial discussing the the accumulation of good 'karma', known in Thai as 'tam boon'. Article includes Thai vocabulary (in Thai script) relevant to tam boon.
Thai Buddhist Calendar
An orientation to the Thai calendar, including brief descriptions of the Thai Lunar Calendar, the Buddhist Era Calendar, and various holidays and festivals that take place according to the full moon in the Buddhist Calendar.
Sak Yan (tattoos) at Wat Bang Phra
A traveler's description of sak yan tattoos done at Wat Bang Phra, outside Bangkok.