Sean, I think you've made your point about your medical issues.

Sean, I think you've made your point about your medical issues.

Thanks mate and point taken, as long as the subject of the uselessness of faith in other people is agreed to have no relevance to this topic also.

Sean .... a rubber wristband bought from a 7-11 is NOT a Buddhist amulet.

Edit to add the word Buddhist to put it in context with the thread.

Sorry sean --- but other than some potentially strange personal belief that wearing a yellow rubber wristband bought at a 7-11 or similar place with the inscription "Long Live the King" bestows some magical protective power to you (and not the man that the inscription refers to), it can't be considered an amulet. It most certainly can't be considered a Buddhist amulet.

BTW --- should you be injured /or less than 100% lucid you will find that rubber bracelet removed at any Thai hospital as well. Should you have the misfortune of being transported via a volunteer organization's pickup truck to a hospital here it may disappear along with shoes, wallet, mobile phone etc.

Edited February 15, 201016 yr by jdinasia

Sean .... a rubber wristband bought from a 7-11 is NOT an amulet.

Never try to shoot that sort of angle on other people's beliefs. You can call it what you like. That's your personal business. Keep it to yourself.

The title is, "Westerners With Amulets, whats up with that?"

Another question asked is, "But why are the western guys wearing them?"

My answers to the 2nd question are as follows;

1] They want "brownie points" for appearing to be Thai (pathetic).

2] They believe that their "destiny" is not controlled by themselves but by some unseeable, untouchable "force" (sad).

3] They need professional help.

As for the "What's up with that" question...absolutely nothing! I have no objections to people who wish to disclose their weaknesses.

I have no objections to people who wish to disclose their weaknesses.

Get's my vote for comment of the month.

alot of you are sad for trying to project your views on others. if people want to wear an amulet, let them, its their choice not yours. keep your opinons to yourself.

they will be many reasons why westerners want to wear amulets. mocking other peoples views is childish behaviour..... leave it at that

regards

Sean .... a rubber wristband bought from a 7-11 is NOT an amulet.

Never try to shoot that sort of angle on other people's beliefs. You can call it what you like. That's your personal business. Keep it to yourself.

What jd pointed out was true, and most people would agree. If you are going to air your personal beliefs here then others have the right to respond with theirs.

those as***les make me cringe, covered in tattoos and dripping in gold amulets , for what ? who are they trying to impress ?

Firstly I cannot believe some are actually bothered or seemingly annoyed by others wearing amulets. Secondly, if someone is given an amulet or any other item by a loved one, why should they not cherish it and wear it, regardless or whether they believe in what it represents or not?!

Why do some jest and point the finger at those wanting to fit in with Thai culture or exercise some Buddhist traditions? And so what if somebody wants to be Thai, there is nothing wrong with that. Let people express themselves freely, it is not harming you or bothering your life in anyway. If you don't like it f*** off back home.

It is highly commendable when an expat expresses more interest in Thai society and culture than merely Thai beer and bar girls. Believe it or not there are actually some guys out here with brains, a loving Thai wife, half Thai kids. Not everyone has a sociopathic, misogynistic, perverse outlook on life.

They are many countries where foreigners adopting the native culture would go a long way to making the society a better place to live. Next thing you know there will be a thread attacking any expat trying to learn Thai.....

topic has degenerated instead of staying interesting... shame, really....

anyone want to discuss amulets, their faves, how they aquired them, pics, whatever , start a new thread in buddhist forum and keep it clean...

bina

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