Story of a monastery in Chiang Rai founded by a "fighter-turned-abbot-turned-cowboy." Thai The Golden Horse Monastery was featured in the documentary movie "Buddha's Lost Children".
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Spiritual Beliefs
Iconography of Gautama Buddha in Thailand and Laos
A discussion of Buddha imagery in Thailand in Laos, including physical attributes, posture and dress, and hand gestures found in various representations.
Buddhist amulets: Little keys to the Thai spirit
A discussion of Bangkok's riverside amulet market, the amulets found there and the beliefs surrounding them.
Beyond Syncretism: Hybridization of Popular Religion in Contemporary Thailand
An academic article exploring the concept of 'hybridization' vs. 'inclusive syncretism' in the study of Thai religion.
The Phi [Spirits] of Thailand
An in-depth examination of the many types of supernatural beings known as "phi" in Thailand.
Nang Nak: A Popular Ghost Story
The Thai Spirit House
A short article that describes the ceremony for erecting a Spirit House.
Thai Spirit Houses and Spirit Trees
Descriptions and photos of spirit houses and spirit trees in Thailand.
Spirits in Thailand
An overview of the various types of spirits (phi) prevalent in Thai society, including tree spirits, baby spirits, and ghosts of death.
Ghosts in Thai culture
This article discusses the belief in ghosts (phi) that is prevalent in Thai culture. In the history of Thailand, Buddhist popular beliefs are intermingled with legends about spirits or ghosts of local folklore.