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| Subject | Date Asked |
| emotional control | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Is there anything resembling this in Buddhism. I found a article describing a emotional control ... A: I found this a difficult one to answer in short since it takes years to practice. I will try to ... | |
| Thai Buddhism | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I am in Thailand and interested to learn about Lersi, Jatukam and about where is a great place to ... A: Wat Borworn's monk is pretty good with respect to English command and knowledge both theory and ... | |
| patient endurance | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I know there are different schools of Buddhism with different views, but I have constant phsysical ... A: Sorry, I do not know the meaning of patient endurance. But i may have a solution to your pain. Try ... | |
| buddha hands | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: hi can you tell me what a buddha holds in there hands its shaped like an egg or bowl its circle with ... A: It is a rice bowl that all monks use in the morning for food requesting. Buddhists believe that ... | |
| karma | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I've asked a few questions about Buddhism in the past and I would like to ask one more that I hope ... A: The following answer is not sarcastic but it is a fact for us. Buddhism has a ways to simulate ... | |
| Thai occult and amulets | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: How effective are these? How do you explain some Thais who wear the amulets and yet got injured or ... A: Amulet is a reminder of Buddha. If wearer do not believe or act according to what Buddha teach, it ... | |
| Buddha postures | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a two part question regarding objects. I received a triangular black amulet from my father. ... A: 1. Yes, I know this posture. The implication is that the Buddha attempts to warn you of five organs ... | |
| Om Mani Padme Hum | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I love the meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum and would love to get it as a tattoo, can you please let me ... A: 1. Is the Thai Buddhism the one with an extra line at the end? No, it is not since Thai Buddhism ... | |
| Lighted experience | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I started meditating a month ago to achieve a calm n peacefl mind and nowadays I will always see ... A: This is quite important for me to answer to you as soon as possible. First of all, do not be afraid. ... | |
| Temple | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have searched on many websites, as part of my "investigation" before joining Buddhism. I agree ... A: Sorry for this late reply since I just back from my countryside trip to discuss with many respected ... | |
| livelihood | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: This is personal question if you can please answer. I am Buddhist and trying follow damma and ... A: Buddha said that selling weapon, human, alcohol, etc. may not be a good career choice. But if you ... | |
| Maitreya Solar Cross | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Who is The Buddha Maitreya H.H. Jetsun Gyalwa Jampa Gonpo? Are his products- crystals worth buying. ... A: First of all, this is a bit out of my expertise which lies in Thai and southeastern buddishm. The ... | |
| dragons and pearls | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: What is the meaning of the pearls that are sometimes clasped by Tibetan Dragons? A: There are conflicting theories as to the origin and meaning of the dragon's pearl and they are ... | |
| Culture > Buddhism? | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: i am from Germany living in Si Racha with a Famely called Amiem. Mrs.Amiem has many Buddhas and hold ... A: I think it is some kind of mind suggestion. Be careful. There are many people in Thailand who has ... | |
| "Thaism" | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Sorry my friend, what you are offering is not Buddhism. It is "Thaism". Buddhism is about the pure ... A: With all due respect, sir. I practice buddhism all the time with my whole heart. My understanding ... | |
| about Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: How did the childhood experiences of Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) lead to his questioning of the ... A: I don't think his childhood experience made him question. Rather, when he was a young prince. He ... | |
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1) Thai buddhism 2) Thai amulets from Lord buddha, his Thai monks, Jatukam, or other gods 3) Thai occult belief 4) Thai sacred charm items 5) Meaning of Thai tattoo, yantra, mantra, etc.
Twenty years as a learner in Buddhism and collectors of Thai amulets of all inds
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. from UWM
Also a serious practitioner of Theravada Buddhism with focusing on meditation. I am still learning even now.

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