Thais And There Superstitions

[happyrobert]

And several times I felt a heavy object next to my feet or arm , stepping on my bed , I was too tired and unable to move but I feel it

These are called "dreams".

At least, that's my bet.

I thought it was called a chubby girlfriend.

[happyrobert]

I don't, however, agree with the spelling of "greater."

That's because you are narrow minded!

Yes, but I use 100% of it.

(And, I don't take myself seriously, Joey.)

[SteeleJoe]

I don't, however, agree with the spelling of "greater."

That's because you are narrow minded!

Yes, but I use 100% of it.

(And, I don't take myself seriously, Joey.)

My name's not Joey, Robbie.

Glad to hear it but I'm wondering if you take some things more seriously than you should -- not that they are worth reading but just in case you've misunderstood, my posts in succession should have made it clear the one you quote was a joke (especially given how absurd it was).

PS: I have no idea what the emoticon means. But I'm sure it's witty.

[saraburioz]

Here's another one - worth a watch - in part two they talk about an American boy who thought he was his grandfather - weird or what?

[happyrobert]

I don't, however, agree with the spelling of "greater."

That's because you are narrow minded!

Yes, but I use 100% of it.

(And, I don't take myself seriously, Joey.)

My name's not Joey, Robbie.

Glad to hear it but I'm wondering if you take some things more seriously than you should -- not that they are worth reading but just in case you've misunderstood, my posts in succession should have made it clear the one you quote was a joke (especially given how absurd it was).

PS: I have no idea what the emoticon means. But I'm sure it's witty.

Lots of people call me Robbie. You can, too.

Do you understand this Emoticon?

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[Thongkorn]

I don't, however, agree with the spelling of "greater."

That's because you are narrow minded!

You peopel never hared of D N A, National Dyslexic Association

[travelmann]

Theres only one "soul" and it starts with "arse and we all know what comes out of that, The proof is indeed there, starting with very first post saw myself being banned and am sure in a previous life i have been several other posters............................

[travelmann]

I don't, however, agree with the spelling of "greater."

That's because you are narrow minded!

You peopel never hared of D N A, National Dyslexic Association

Thought it meant Do Not Ask

[travelmann]

i have taught my four year old daughter, when visiting the grandparents to point at an empty room and say: "why is the little boy crying"

what a hoot.

Great, love it, Ill remember this for when i have kids!! :lol:

[David006]

I think the most interesting thing about this subject is the debates that arise from it. You have the open-minded, the ones who simply acknowledge the possibility, and the close-minded, those who simply refuse to even acknowledge the possibility.

Being close-minded is very common. It's easy to close your mind and say, 'nope - Gods were created by man to repress the population and keep us in control' - but where is YOUR proof? All you are doing is simply regurgitating age-old theories, just as we are about reincarnation and religion. It all starts somewhere, and maybe neither of us are right or wrong. BUT simply saying 'MYTH' or 'debunking' any of our beliefs by reciting things you once heard on a TV programme doesn't really change the fact that neither of us can explain any of this. That's why being open-minded isn't saying, 'Yes, this is definitely reincarnation' but simply acknowledging the possibility that there is something out there we don't yet understand that could be spiritual or otherwise.

SteeleJoe, why don't you do a Google search if you're so interested. Why should we pander to you by quoting scientists - it's a well known theory that we only use 10% of our brains. It's not that the other 90% gives us magical powers, but scientists do believe there are many cognitive functions that we don't understand or use on freak occurrences. If you haven't heard this before, maybe you should research and open your mind a little.

A voice of reason. Good post.

Real and sincere inquiry starts from within. You cannot expect to take it from scientists and outer sources, You need to make your own observations.. The origin and ancestry of man is something which baffles his understanding.

What is the origin of man?

From where did he originate?

Who is his first father?

Did tree precede seed or seed precede tree?

What is the origin of this world?

The origin of all living creatures?

The origin of this universe none the less?

These are the questions of utmost obscurity and mystery. The best intellects have failed to throw light on these fundamental questions. Did the cause appear first or the effect? Is there a causeless cause? The mystery surrounding these questions agitates the human mind. To appease the agitated mind religious prophets gave a name to that causeless cause...the name was God.

God is believed to be the primeaval source of everything. The creator of the universe. Some posit a personal God, others God without a form. The introduction of God as the creator of the universe is a mere proposition. An intellectual supposition. How can any enquirer of truth be satisfied with that answer? Can you satisfy truth with a bare assumption.

In arithmetic a problem is solved by assuming the final answer to be X. But X is not the real answer. It is like, God, a postulation, an assumption.. The answer has to be derived methodically from the laws of arithmetic.. God is just another name for origin. That is not a solution to the fundamental questions asked above.. However, the vast majority have passively accepted thru the ages as God being the creator of everything. To question it is indeed blasphemous,sacrilegious, absurd.

Man has lost his reason. Mere words are spoke from the pulpit ti the masses.

To start on inquiry towards the unknown X, and to unravel the mystery, you need to move from what is already "know" to the "unknown". A fundamental law of education that has been lost is that you can only gain knowledge of the unknown with reference to an known factor. If I asked someone here, where is The Landmark hotel, and you said well its not far from Times Square...and I said, but I do not know where Times square is...then you said it is near nanaplaza. And I said well I do not know where that is. You said do you know Siam sq BTS...And I said, yes I do, then you could explain how to get there. The know reference revealed the unknown.

You need to start by developing the faculty of reasoning, and the known world first, before understanding the unknown. God/the uinverse is described as omnipotent, all pervading. Science now shows that there are billions of stars and galaxies. We are told that God is outside the realms of time, space and causation. How can the mind understand what is outside time, space and causation when it operates with those parameters itself?

When you ask Where did the world come from the where is related to Space.

When you ask, "when did the universe begin" you are pertaining to "time"

When you ask "How did the world begin" you are pertaining to "causation"

But God we are told by the enlightened souls from the past is outside all this, all pervading, omnipresent. Yet we try to grasp omnipresence through the parameters of mind. The mind works with time, space and cause. It cannot grasp infinity,omnipresence. How can the mind grasp knowledge of the unknown through the unknown? It is impossible. That is why we need to start from where we are the objective reality.

To start doing that, one needs to think deeply, meditate on, analyse the individual, the world and their mutual relationship. Who is the individual? How does he contact the world? What is the mode of contact? What is the nature of the world being contacted? How far can you improve the world? How far can you improve the individual? Who is the experiencer and what is the experienced? What is the chemical reaction between the two? What is the root of unmanifested desire? What is the chronology of action? Where does emotion come from?

Is it easy to do? Of course its not. You need to be scientific in your approach. You need to develop the intellect (different from intelligence). You could have the best scientist in the world, could still be an alcholic and wife beater. Intellect is the ability to reason, to discriminate. To control and direct the mind, or the heart in philosophical terms.

Good luck

good post...all comes down to meaning of life I suppose..I often stare up at the stars and and 'think" until my brain hurts...it is all rather scary really...because there is no definitive reference point to start from ....any and all theories are based on the thoughts/theories/writings/ science of opinions of bipeds on a green planet in the middle of what????..that is the dilemma...an equation with two unknowns...

Had too many experiences to believe we are the only "dimension" here..our farm definitely has "ghosts/goblins and things that go bump in the night" lol !!

[carmine]

" its not dangerous here as you seem to think. Its actually really safe so chill out"

Of all the terms that I might use to describe TV posters; childish, immature, closedminded, uptight, boring, and dysfunctional...dangerous is not one of them

I'm not the least bit afraid of ideas and opinions.

I don't mean members. i was referring to Thailand. In recent posts you refer to the place as dangerous and its not at all.

I think i know the member you were describing in your post.

[dominique355]

Reincarnation is not scary. I'm sure I've been here before.

At least half the world's population believe in it.

how do you think the Dalai lama is chosen, and all the other Lamas - they have to identify objects that used to be theirs in a previous life.

Anyone who thinks we live, die and nothing happens doesn't understand the laws of thermodynamics or spirituality.

I'm pretty sure that I used to be my grandfather. He died by jumping off a tall building. I have a phobia about heights.

All through my early days, all my Aunts and Uncles said there was a remarkable similarity between us(character-wise).

I used to hang out in a bar in Melbourne all day and night when I was a student and felt at home there. Not so long ago I found out my grandfather worked there.

I don't know about any LAWS of spirituality, but ..

laws of Thermodynamics? Really? Can you elaborate?

The second law of thermodynamics filled my nights with nightmare when I was in high school,

There are no law that I fear more than the 2nd law of thermodynamics

I fought the law, the law won

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

We are souls, surrounded by temporary bodies.

The soul has energy.

Nearly all religions talk about reincarnation, even Christianity.

it's bizarre that some people don't believe in it.

You know, you are walking on thin ice when you use terms of an exact science with clear definitions and apply them to religion, superstition and the like.

"Energy" is a term of physics. "Soul" is a term of religion and we should not mix them.

I find it bizarre that in the 21st century people still value superstitions like soul, reincarnations, miracles etc. higher than exact science with repeatable evidence.

[happyrobert]

" its not dangerous here as you seem to think. Its actually really safe so chill out"

Of all the terms that I might use to describe TV posters; childish, immature, closedminded, uptight, boring, and dysfunctional...dangerous is not one of them

I'm not the least bit afraid of ideas and opinions.

I don't mean members. i was referring to Thailand. In recent posts you refer to the place as dangerous and its not at all.

I think i know the member you were describing in your post.

You think you know that member? Then I must apologize. Obviously the men's group and the seminars did indeed help you to understand who you are.

[carmine]

" its not dangerous here as you seem to think. Its actually really safe so chill out"

Of all the terms that I might use to describe TV posters; childish, immature, closedminded, uptight, boring, and dysfunctional...dangerous is not one of them

I'm not the least bit afraid of ideas and opinions.

I don't mean members. i was referring to Thailand. In recent posts you refer to the place as dangerous and its not at all.

I think i know the member you were describing in your post.

You think you know that member? Then I must apologize. Obviously the men's group and the seminars did indeed help you to understand who you are.

It disturbs me there are people in the community such as yourself so lcking in the care they need. No need to apolgise.

[Kwasaki]

One of the things I believe is I'm an Alien in Thailand.

[mstribling]

The roots of all religion are in animism and mythology. Mythology is like great art which gets appreciated in the soul.

Many scientist believe that we are born with far greator brain capacity than what most of us are accustomed to using. I think that we in the west are trained to discount that subconscious part of our brain and we're probably missing out on some pretty cool stuff by doing so. Jung was interested in the collective unconscious and dreams and one can see that it has power.

One of the things that I like about my Thai grandmother is that she has a direct line to the ancesters and everyone in the village knows it.

Years ago I became interested in my genealogy and I've always been courious about Native American sprituality. I had a friend who was a Native American and had a shop that sold Native crafts. He had set up a tee pee in front to advertise the shop and had a tee pee blessing cerimony at sun rise. As I entered the Shaman did this smoke thing with sage smoke to clense us. As I entered the door I felt these spider webs on my face and even while I was sitting listening to his incantations I couldn't seem to wipe these webs off. At the end of the Shaman's ceromony he looked right at me and told me that my sprit was spider. I looked it up and the spider is a weaver who seeks balance and who's medicine is illusion. The more I learned about it the more it fit.

I wouldn't rule anything out. The vast majority of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy and we don't begin to know what that is.

Like great art it's interesting and makes us think. (I realize that's a stretch for many TVer's)

That was the pot kicking in.

[Richb2004v2]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

[RedFxTrade]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

You ll probably find that is all threads

[Thongkorn]

I have read all the replays to this post , Some intelligent some not , I was a skeptic but when you hear it first hand and it is spot on, there has to be some thing there, Some rational explanation. The child in question did not know about the old Maternity home, or that it was used as an abortion clinic in its last days , the building was built in 1900, and demolished in 1980, Because the Local Council built a new Maternity home next to the General hospital 5 miles away. for economical reasons. I have an open mind some people do not , its easy to ridicule because usually people don't understand and do not want to understand. they use to say the world is flat,

[mrtoad]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

Don't beat around the bush Victor

[raggamuffin]

Back in 04' I was living in Aree guest house in Chaing Mia, with a long term girlfriend. Every night for some reason it was 'impossible' to sleep. The room always felt uncomfortable, uneasy, and as if there was some nasty 'presence' in this room. I commented on this and so did my gf, ''it's as if somebody is watching us''....

One day as we out in the city, my gf told me she saw a lady farang ghost during the night, and she asked the ghost if it was ok if we could sleep there, apparently the ghost said yes, and after that my gf seemed to sleep ok.

It was a year or 2 after this, that I found out that a farang lady had been murdered ( and rumoured to of been raped) in that very room... I am very sure that my gf had no knowledge of this when we where staying there. http://www.bbc.co.uk...-wales-10917101

Perhaps it's a coincidence, but then again it's possible it's not.............

[samurai]

Reincarnation is not scary. I'm sure I've been here before.

At least half the world's population believe in it.

how do you think the Dalai lama is chosen, and all the other Lamas - they have to identify objects that used to be theirs in a previous life.

Anyone who thinks we live, die and nothing happens doesn't understand the laws of thermodynamics or spirituality.

I'm pretty sure that I used to be my grandfather. He died by jumping off a tall building. I have a phobia about heights.

All through my early days, all my Aunts and Uncles said there was a remarkable similarity between us(character-wise).

I used to hang out in a bar in Melbourne all day and night when I was a student and felt at home there. Not so long ago I found out my grandfather worked there.

I used to hang out in a bar in Melbourne all day and night when I was a student and felt at home there.

Spirit & Spirits - best buddies

[DavidSL]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

No, but it seems to be attracting the village idiots...

[Thongkorn]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

No, but it seems to be attracting the village idiots...

Welcome :jap:

[DavidSL]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

No, but it seems to be attracting the village idiots...

Welcome :jap:

You seem to misunderstand - my post was an attempt at a witty retort towards Richb's clever assertion that any who post in here are obviously 'nutcases' - without adding anything of worth to the post himself.

I've made numerous replies to this thread, and in no way was 'bashing' anyone involved!

[samurai]

Is this where all the TV nut jobs meet?

No, but it seems to be attracting the village idiots...

Welcome :jap:

You seem to misunderstand - my post was an attempt at a witty retort towards Richb's clever assertion that any who post in here are obviously 'nutcases' - without adding anything of worth to the post himself.

I've made numerous replies to this thread, and in no way was 'bashing' anyone involved!

What would be a better reply to your "witty retort" instead of "Welcome :jap:"?

"BEEP OFF :jerk: " or what?

[KRS1]

The roots of all religion are in animism and mythology. Mythology is like great art which gets appreciated in the soul.

Many scientist believe that we are born with far greator brain capacity than what most of us are accustomed to using. I think that we in the west are trained to discount that subconscious part of our brain and we're probably missing out on some pretty cool stuff by doing so. Jung was interested in the collective unconscious and dreams and one can see that it has power.

One of the things that I like about my Thai grandmother is that she has a direct line to the ancesters and everyone in the village knows it.

Years ago I became interested in my genealogy and I've always been courious about Native American sprituality. I had a friend who was a Native American and had a shop that sold Native crafts. He had set up a tee pee in front to advertise the shop and had a tee pee blessing cerimony at sun rise. As I entered the Shaman did this smoke thing with sage smoke to clense us. As I entered the door I felt these spider webs on my face and even while I was sitting listening to his incantations I couldn't seem to wipe these webs off. At the end of the Shaman's ceromony he looked right at me and told me that my sprit was spider. I looked it up and the spider is a weaver who seeks balance and who's medicine is illusion. The more I learned about it the more it fit.

I wouldn't rule anything out. The vast majority of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy and we don't begin to know what that is.

Like great art it's interesting and makes us think. (I realize that's a stretch for many TVer's)

Can I please have some of your weed?

[Thongkorn]

[No, but it seems to be attracting the village idiots...

Welcome :jap:

You seem to misunderstand - my post was an attempt at a witty retort to wards Richb's clever assertion that any who post in here are obviously 'nutcases' - without adding anything of worth to the post himself.

I've made numerous replies to this thread, and in no way was 'bashing' anyone involved!

What would be a better reply to your "witty retort" instead of "Welcome :jap:"?

"BEEP OFF :jerk: " or what?

In was being ironic , but I suppose i can start a post about Thai visa members not having a sense of humor , Chok Dee

[DavidSL]

What would be a better reply to your "witty retort" instead of "Welcome :jap:"?

"BEEP OFF :jerk: " or what?

You don't read too well, do you?

In was being ironic , but I suppose i can start a post about Thai visa members not having a sense of humor , Chok Dee

I think 'moronic' is the word you're looking for. I don't think you understand what ironic means! That said, well done on the humour attempt, it was about as successful as mine!

But, seeing as how I was backing you on most of this thread against all the argumentative posters in here, I don't see how throwing me a little 'ironic' insult is supposed to make me laugh. Also, again, it wasn't ironic.

As for sense of humour - do you really expect your 'jokes' to translate as humour in just one word on an Internet forum?

[samurai]

What would be a better reply to your "witty retort" instead of "Welcome :jap:"?

"BEEP OFF :jerk: " or what?

You don't read too well, do you?

In was being ironic , but I suppose i can start a post about Thai visa members not having a sense of humor , Chok Dee

I think 'moronic' is the word you're looking for. I don't think you understand what ironic means! That said, well done on the humour attempt, it was about as successful as mine!

But, seeing as how I was backing you on most of this thread against all the argumentative posters in here, I don't see how throwing me a little 'ironic' insult is supposed to make me laugh. Also, again, it wasn't ironic.

As for sense of humour - do you really expect your 'jokes' to translate as humour in just one word on an Internet forum?

You are welcome.