Impressions
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4 Buddha footprints in Mae Rim
Visiting a famous pilgrimage temple in the Mae Rim Region To start the New Year, we decided to make a trip to Wat Phra Phutthabat Si Roi to make some merit. The temple is famous for its four Buddha footprints and is located in the hills in the Mae Rim region north of Chiang Mai.… Continue Reading
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Making fortune wishes at Wat Doi Kham
Wat Doi Kham is famous among local people Those who have been in Thailand for a while, know that the Thai love to visit temples; not only out of religious beliefs but also to make fortune wishes to improve their lives.… Continue Reading
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Annual Loy Krathong Festival
Gratitude to the goddess of water Some weeks ago it was time again for the Loy Krathong festival. This religious festival forms the annual gratitude of the Thai to the goddess of water – Mae Kong Ka, just after the rainy season. They thank this goddess for the abundant rainfall they received during the year because it brought food, drinking water, and transport possibilities.… Continue Reading
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Religious ceremony as a monk passes
A religious ceremony in my neighborhood Some weeks ago, while driving back to my room late evening, I noticed high activity around Wat Santitham, a vital temple in my area in Chiang Mai. There was a coming and going of nicely dressed people, and remarkably there were also may monks around.… Continue Reading
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Strong Chinese herbs and acupuncture
Alternatives to traditional medicine Being someone who has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for a long-term duration, I am always looking for possible alternatives to potential substitutes to avoid expensive medications and therapies of conventional medicine. So I decided to investigate the effects of Chinese herbs and acupuncture.… Continue Reading
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