NguuMuu Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 This has come up recenly with some friends of mine and I was wondering if anyone has a reasonable explanation. Why does Fanta seem to be the drink of choice when giving offerings to Buddha or other spirits? Obviously Fanta is not the exclusive choice, but certainly more prevalent...definitely to a noticeable extent. Why not Coke or Pepsi or Sprite? I don't think price is the issue because in the bottle they are all the same (maybe I'm wrong). So what's the reason for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 This has come up recenly with some friends of mine and I was wondering if anyone has a reasonable explanation. Why does Fanta seem to be the drink of choice when giving offerings to Buddha or other spirits? Obviously Fanta is not the exclusive choice, but certainly more prevalent...definitely to a noticeable extent. Why not Coke or Pepsi or Sprite? I don't think price is the issue because in the bottle they are all the same (maybe I'm wrong). So what's the reason for this? I've never thought about this before now, but you're right. Could it be a colour thing? cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 This has come up recenly with some friends of mine and I was wondering if anyone has a reasonable explanation. Why does Fanta seem to be the drink of choice when giving offerings to Buddha or other spirits? Obviously Fanta is not the exclusive choice, but certainly more prevalent...definitely to a noticeable extent. Why not Coke or Pepsi or Sprite? I don't think price is the issue because in the bottle they are all the same (maybe I'm wrong). So what's the reason for this? Very good question! I had the same at the weekend when my staff were decking out the Spirit House at the office - not only Fanta, but red Fanta is always the order of the day. Could not get a satisfactory answer from them. I think it is something they have always done and do not know themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigger Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 We must have a different buddha at home as he/she likes sam song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Fanta and other beverages are offered at spirit shrines, not Buddhist altars, i.e., that's animism, not Buddhism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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