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by mykeawja
Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:04 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Giant Buddha Rupas - Pros and Cons
Replies: 31
Views: 7461

Re: Giant Buddha Rupas - Pros and Cons

Did you know that Thai people will have a few people understand Buddhism. Thai Buddhists. Not mean that. Must understand the main religion with. And this Giant Pra-buth-ta-roop is not about habits or behavior of Thai people. But it means a spirit of respect. If you move this thing to the Japanese. W...
by mykeawja
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Giant Buddha Rupas - Pros and Cons
Replies: 31
Views: 7461

Re: Giant Buddha Rupas - Pros and Cons

I think the discussion is interesting. Where would we be without incredible monuments of devotion such as Shwedagon, Pagan, Kamakura and Borobudr? I think we would all be a little poorer as a result. So I think monumental devotional structures certainly have their place. On the other hand, I agree ...
by mykeawja
Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Giant Buddha Rupas - Pros and Cons
Replies: 31
Views: 7461

Re: The Biggest Buddhas in Thailand (maybe on Earth)

For Thai people who never interested in Buddha. Perhaps this largest thing could make them turn to look. Although not all have the core of Buddhism. But that makes it difficult for people to understand or interest Buddha without incentives. When turned to see what the largest. Dhamma and education ...
by mykeawja
Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Giant Buddha Rupas - Pros and Cons
Replies: 31
Views: 7461

Re: The Biggest Buddhas in Thailand (maybe on Earth)

“Whoever sees the Dhamma, sees the Buddha.” What is the use of this colossal image? Is the Dhamma any more visible in Thailand due to its construction? Perhaps a huge meditation centre could have been built in its place, but it would probably be empty most of the time. Its just a huge sign of the c...
by mykeawja
Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: The Biggest Buddhas in Thailand (maybe on Earth)
Replies: 15
Views: 5694

The Biggest Buddhas in Thailand (maybe on Earth)

Sorry, if someone already posted this topic on the board. http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af292/Pluethipol3/largest1.jpg http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af292/Pluethipol3/largest2.jpg http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af292/Pluethipol3/largest3.jpg http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af292...
by mykeawja
Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: Small wat in Thailand...
Replies: 15
Views: 4100

Re: Small wat in Thailand...

Many Thanks to everyone. OK. I will try my best to talk with you all. All places that we called "Small wat" In Thailand like this place , In fact, we would call "SA-THAN-PRA-THI-BUTH-DHAM" instead. Because...there is no "Vihan" and "Bood" (Sorry, I don't know ...
by mykeawja
Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Shrine Room
Topic: Small wat in Thailand...
Replies: 15
Views: 4100

Re: Small wat in Thailand...

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