JohnJollyStupid Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Can anyone tell me why Thai's, especially females, go to a temple and meditate for 10 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiCKeDBiRD Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 :shock: .... thats new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJollyStupid Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 So is it just bullshit then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJollyStupid Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 So is it just bullshit then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loburt Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 It's not bullshit, and it's not only Thais. They do it in Burma, Cambodia and I think Vietnam also. And some foreigners come and do it too. As for the why, maybe it would be better if some of the Thais answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanja Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 1. In most cases, to heal a broken heart. 2. S/he is in some troubles and need Buddhism's teaching to lead the way out 3. She become attach to some monk, emotionally, not sexually. 3. In Rare cases...she is relogious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiCKeDBiRD Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 So is it just bullshit then? ... NOT entirely BS .... BUT it could probably be..... depends.... really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanja Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 :shock: It is not bullshits. Yes, For teenagers they also think that gals are young and lovely...why dont spend time shagging and giging with guys? Reason are classified as follow: 1. In most cases, to heal a broken heart. 2. S/he is in some troubles and need Buddhism's teaching to lead the way out 3. She becomes attract to some monk, emotionally, not sexually. 3. In Rare cases...she is relogious herself. 4. Their parents are religious and they encourage her to retreat in order to elevate the soul, and more importantly to prevent gals from temptation of the satan. And gals are obedient to parents. But a son has to ordain for a certain period na ja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJollyStupid Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 duanja Many thanks for your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanja Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Johnjollystupid ja, thank you for teaching me the phrase Is it bullshit? I feel obliged to answer. I still think of retreat in plumvillage. I just want to stay close to Thich Nhat Hahn. Actually going to meditates for TEN days is VERY unusual for young girl, but NORMAL for the senior. Normally if you see young friends go to meditate at temples for a week, it means that there should be something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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