AYJeezy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ok farang, if you have a Thai gf (or bf) and they urge you to participate in ceremonies at a temple, do you participate or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyCat Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 you should be OK as long as the ceremony does not call for a human sacrifice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z123321MB Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Buddism not going to force you do anything If you join and feel not want to you just pay respect as civilizer should have,when in Rome do as the Romans do. that's ittttttt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetieBabie Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Buddism not going to force you do anything that's a good thing about Buddhism, we do not press religious believe on to others. However, one should respect others believe by giving them choices to participate whether his or her religion does not allow them to do so or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 If someone hands me some flowers and incense and tells me what to do, I always do it. As long as I'm not sitting on the ground for more than half an hour, I don't mind partaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ok farang, if you have a Thai gf (or bf) and they urge you to participate in ceremonies at a temple, do you participate or not? Any particular reasons why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pet Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 When a person is enlightened, I feel peaceful being near them. So if I can help another, even a stranger, yes I will help. Sincere prayer is honorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 No... I don't participate, because I don't really believe. It seems hypocritical to perform a ritual that has no meaning (for me). BTW It's the same for Buddism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity - I don't pray, syng hymns or join in any ceremonies. During religious funerals and weddings, I bow my head and keep quiet during the prayers, but I'm usually thinking about something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 When a person is enlightened, I feel peaceful being near them. So if I can help another, even a stranger, yes I will help. Sincere prayer is honorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdtongchai Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 No...I don't participate, because I don't really believe. It seems hypocritical to perform a ritual that has no meaning (for me). BTW It's the same for Buddism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity - I don't pray, syng hymns or join in any ceremonies. During religious funerals and weddings, I bow my head and keep quiet during the prayers, but I'm usually thinking about something else. Right on the spot. Same goes for me. If i would participate it almost feels like I am insulting their "god" because i am not a follower. I'm not a buddhist, so if i would kneel and pray i am "faking" it... So I prefer NOT to participate. I do bow my head to monks/elder people and try to bend my knees passing monks and show them my respect, but I don't participate in ceremonies. My respect is sincere, so I give it. But I am not a buddhist so i don't participate. I think that's also what buddhism is about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ok farang, if you have a Thai gf (or bf) and they urge you to participate in ceremonies at a temple, do you participate or not? at any (or most) places of worship i'll show respect, but not actually participate. having said that i did take communion at my brother's wedding (i was best man) and did stand as godfather for his son at his christening. it didn't really mean much to me, but it was important to my brother and his family !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetieBabie Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day i'm not a buddhist !!! and i'm working today and tomorrow .... so i deserve a f**king beer !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJeezy Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ok farang, if you have a Thai gf (or bf) and they urge you to participate in ceremonies at a temple, do you participate or not? Any particular reasons why not? Well. I was raised as a Christian in the States and as I grew older, I grew critical of religion. The more classes I took, the more I saw how religions are the same. My problem comes when people want me to participate in religious-based events. I feel hypocritical when I participate. I have no qualms with hanging around temples or other religious places of worship, but I do have a moral dilemma with participating. When people say 'it's not that bad if someone participates', how do they know? What if by preforming some action, in order to appease someone, you are regulating your soul to a lower level of incarnation, or to a bad afterlife? I don't mind if people are religious or not, it's a personal choice, but when you want someone to willingly participate, and they clearly aren't willing, one shouldn't get upset with them. If you were in another country, and said gf/bf asked you to participate in some religious event, I would hope you would have the strength of your beliefs to say no and not just go with the flow and worry about the consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorea Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day Today is a Christian holy day also. It's great prayer day (Store bededag in Danish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyjuggler Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I never participate in any religious ceremonies except for weddings.. however i certainly have a weakness for religious architecture, so if anything i go mainly to gander at the buildings and pretend to be a good bf... win win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day Today is a Christian holy day also. It's great prayer day (Store bededag in Danish). :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: did u just make that up Nicky ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day Today is a Christian holy day also. It's great prayer day (Store bededag in Danish). :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: did u just make that up Nicky ?? No she didn't mate, though is only a 'holy' day in Denmark and the Faroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigKus Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day On the way back home from town, l preyed along with Visaka ceremony boardcast on radio.. Once got home, i headed to kitchen open red wine mixed with lemonard making sangria.. , thirsty got me.. ÃÀÑÂÅÙ¡ªéÒ§´éÇ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day On the way back home from town, l preyed along with Visaka ceremony boardcast on radio.. Once got home, i headed to kitchen open red wine mixed with lemonard making sangria.. , thirsty got me.. ÃÀÑÂÅÙ¡ªéÒ§´éÇ Is this the Thai version of 'having your cake and eating it'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigKus Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day On the way back home from town, l preyed along with Visaka ceremony boardcast on radio.. Once got home, i headed to kitchen open red wine mixed with lemonard making sangria.. , thirsty got me.. ÃÀÑÂÅÙ¡ªéÒ§´éÇ Is this the Thai version of 'having your cake and eating it'? What does that (damn) English eduim mean ja, P' Iain ?? :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorea Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day Today is a Christian holy day also. It's great prayer day (Store bededag in Danish). :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: did u just make that up Nicky ?? No she didn't mate, though is only a 'holy' day in Denmark and the Faroes. and in Greenland also, I think. We pray on Store bededag (bede = pray) and we have this kind of bread for lunch, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day On the way back home from town, l preyed along with Visaka ceremony boardcast on radio.. Once got home, i headed to kitchen open red wine mixed with lemonard making sangria.. , thirsty got me.. ÃÀÑÂÅÙ¡ªéÒ§´éÇ Is this the Thai version of 'having your cake and eating it'? What does that (damn) English eduim mean ja, P' Iain ?? :oops: nothing bad Kus my dear. Simply means that you are having it both ways. So you are observing the Buddhist holiday, but are also having a nice glass of sangria. (what happened to the martini?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigKus Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day On the way back home from town, l preyed along with Visaka ceremony boardcast on radio.. Once got home, i headed to kitchen open red wine mixed with lemonard making sangria.. , thirsty got me.. ÃÀÑÂÅÙ¡ªéÒ§´éÇ Is this the Thai version of 'having your cake and eating it'? What does that (damn) English eduim mean ja, P' Iain ?? :oops: nothing bad Kus my dear. Simply means that you are having it both ways. So you are observing the Buddhist holiday, but are also having a nice glass of sangria. (what happened to the martini?) I didnt think it would mean something bad ja, P' Iain. I put 'damn' in because i frustrated of my poor English.. :? Martini is still left in fridge, but it could not cure me from the heat of Bangkok.. ja.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Since today is a religious holiday, you can show respect to Buddhism by no drinking alcohol for one day On the way back home from town, l preyed along with Visaka ceremony boardcast on radio.. Once got home, i headed to kitchen open red wine mixed with lemonard making sangria.. , thirsty got me.. ÃÀÑÂÅÙ¡ªéÒ§´éÇ Is this the Thai version of 'having your cake and eating it'? What does that (damn) English eduim mean ja, P' Iain ?? :oops: nothing bad Kus my dear. Simply means that you are having it both ways. So you are observing the Buddhist holiday, but are also having a nice glass of sangria. (what happened to the martini?) I didnt think it would mean something bad ja, P' Iain. I put 'damn' in because i frustrated of my poor English.. :? Martini is still left in fridge, but it could not cure me from the heat of Bangkok.. ja.. solution is easy; take everything out fridge except martini, then climb in fridge with it. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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