webfact Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Barking Buddha dog store in Australia irritates Thai netizens By Coconuts Bangkok Photo: Do and Don't on Buddha BANGKOK: -- A Facebook page in Thailand is up in arms about an Australian dog accessories store that uses “Buddha” in its name. The public page “Do and Don’t On Buddha” posted a photo condemning Buddha Bar Healing Clinic in newsjs Newton, Australia for inappropriate use of the name of Buddhism’s founder. They were specifically enraged at the name of a dog store connected with the healing clinic called Barking Buddha. “They have set up Barking Buddha, selling products through the Buddha Bar Store,” wrote the page admin. “Their concept aims to heal their clients to be happy and free but this is not a proper act, especially regarding the products for dogs.” Barking Buddha says on its website [more...] Full story: http://www.coconutsb...-thai-netizens/ -- COCONUTS Bangkok 2013-01-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted January 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfc Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Yeah I was irritated by the Theravadin monks that don't keep the precepts but ultimately just had to let it go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The Buddha Bar in NY is one of my favorite hang outs when in New York. Thai people refere to me as "farang" in all other places in the world outside of Thailand. I am not offended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The Buddha Bar in NY is one of my favorite hang outs when in New York. Thai people refere to me as "farang" in all other places in the world outside of Thailand. I am not offended. And I'm not offended by this barking Buddha dog in Australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Maybe some of the people offended by the canine connection to the Lord Buddha might want to take on these folks in Amsterdam. I am sure the visitors to this company will feel they have achieved nirvana after a little seed.?.Holy smoke! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaidDown Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Excellent free publicity methinks. Well I had never heard of 'Barking Buddha' before. I wont be buying from them but sure some now will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 There is nothing that irritates me about Thailand,it's perfect in everyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhaya Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) If it was "Two Dogs Barking" than that might be construed as offensive. Edited January 30, 2013 by metisdead : Bold removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ferangled Posted January 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am irritated by the fact that Thai "netizens" are offended by the name of a pet store in Australia. Perhaps they should be more aware of the gross perversions of the Buddhist faith in their own country before worrying about the marketing tactics or names of companies outside of their own borders. Given the large piles of Thai created sh@t on Thailand's own doorstep and the very un-Buddhist way in which most practising Thai Buddhists behave, I imagine Buddha himself is probably also offended and not by the name of an Australian pet store. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sprq Posted January 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 If Thai Buddhists directed their outrage at all the abuses and misuses of Buddhism in Thailand, like the garbage sold at temples in the name of Buddhism, the ridiculous mixing of superstitions with Buddhism that is seen everywhere, and the state-run Buddhist hierarchy and its geriatric nonsense, they would have my support. This kind of petty targetting of foreign takes on the Buddha, however, makes them look like idiots and gets my contempt. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiRich Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Who cares. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ferangled Posted January 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 Who cares. The clue was in the headline... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNret Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Many's the time I walked past Holy Pizza near Siam Paragon, which uses a Christian cross as part of its logo. Never said a word, although I found it mildly offensive. As they say, what goes around, comes around. http://ec2-175-41-137-20.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com/bangkok/restaurant/holy-pizza.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiRich Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Who cares. The clue was in the headline... Exactly, Thai Netizens. My question again Who??? If they would like to get offended by something, they should get offended by all the Thai men with wives and 2 or 3 girlfriends or Thai's with Buddha amulets around their necks, drinking whiskey and smoking cigarettes. Edited January 30, 2013 by ThaiRich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 i am still wondered each time i see one of those ignorant issan workers with a t-shirt of adolf hitler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiRich Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 i am still wondered each time i see one of those ignorant issan workers with a t-shirt of adolf hitler Your right, because we can all pretty much guess what Hitler and the Nazi's would of done with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferangled Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Deleted due to context of post disappearing and a general sense of humour failure... Edited January 30, 2013 by Ferangled Quto to removed post deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If you can't discuss this without taking a shot at each other, move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laislica Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Your right, because we can all pretty much guess what Hitler and the Nazi's would of done with them. You evidently mean to say "you are right" (commonly abbreviated to you're) but "your right" conveys a different meaning, inferring that it is the poster's right to have an opinion on the subject. Clearly it is his right to have an opinion but that's not what you meant to say is it? Similarly "would have" not "would of"; would of makes no sense at all... glass houses and all that eh?! Sorry, couldn't resist! Oh dear - Google Translate........It's soooo easy (and it never makes mistakes, honest, trust me, never).... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiRich Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Your right, because we can all pretty much guess what Hitler and the Nazi's would of done with them. You evidently mean to say "you are right" (commonly abbreviated to you're) but "your right" conveys a different meaning, inferring that it is the poster's right to have an opinion on the subject. Clearly it is his right to have an opinion but that's not what you meant to say is it? Similarly "would have" not "would of"; would of makes no sense at all... glass houses and all that eh?! Sorry, couldn't resist! You just validated my comment. Although there were grammar mistakes you were able to understand my post. If you hadn't understood it you wouldn't have been able to correct the grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 This debate could go on forever. The word offends me but doesn't offend you. It's as simple as that really. By the way, I don't have a page protesting against it on Facebook. You could say that was my whole point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotto Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If the thai netizens do not like it then do not open the page simple really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marstons Posted January 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 Maybe the Thais should start putting things right in their own country before banging on about Buddha this and that around the word. Stop thieving, stop murder and stop prostitution in their own back yard before whinging at Holland and Australia about is wrong doings. I see all below on a regular basis 1. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking life. . 2. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking what is not given. . 3. I undertake the training rule to abstain from sexual misconduct. 4. I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech. 5. I undertake the training rule to abstain from fermented drink that causes heedlessness. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamora Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Doesn't it originally mean French? (Farang-set = France)... And even if it means caucasian, I find it a little offensive/discriminating to group people according to their race, same with black people, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thailand should be the hub of "Do as I say, not as I do". Problem fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I don't like picking on Thai people when these kinds of misunderstandings occur. As far as the dog store and bar, we don't know to what extent it is an issue of not understanding western humor, or to what extent it may be possible that someone sincerely tries to bring Buddha spirituality into every aspect of their lives. I think the latter is more possible with the dog store than the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If Thai Buddhists directed their outrage at all the abuses and misuses of Buddhism in Thailand, like the garbage sold at temples in the name of Buddhism, the ridiculous mixing of superstitions with Buddhism that is seen everywhere, and the state-run Buddhist hierarchy and its geriatric nonsense, they would have my support. This kind of petty targetting of foreign takes on the Buddha, however, makes them look like idiots and gets my contempt. As well monks who aren't ashamed to ORDER meat....twisting the teaching till they can eat the steak and still claim that they would never ever kill any living thing..... Actually from the teachings of Buddha a HEALING CLINIC (a place that helps living creatures) would deserve the name a lot more than some monks who sell the lottery numbers.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistleblower Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Maybe we should have a thread for all things Buddha related/offensive. Australia and Holland have faced the wrath of the Thais this month for toilet/dog/Buddha related offences. However, after reading the backlash from these 2 incidents i googled the Bhuddist Precepts and this is what I found: The first five precepts are mandatory for every Buddhist, although the fifth precept is often not observed, because it bans the consumption of alcohol. Precepts no. six to ten are laid out for those in preparation for monastic life and for devoted lay people unattached to families. The eight precepts put together number eight and nine and omit the tenth. Lay people may observe the eight precepts on Buddhist festival days. Ordained Theravada monks undertake no less than 227 precepts, which are not listed here. I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from ... 1. ...harming living beings. 2. ...taking things not freely given. 3. ...sexual misconduct. 4. ...false speech. 5. ...intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness. 6. ...taking untimely meals. 7. ...dancing, singing, music and watching grotesque mime. 8. ...use of garlands, perfumes and personal adornment. 9. ...use of high seats. 10. ...accepting gold or silver. (adapted from The Word of the Buddha, Niyamatolika, The Buddhist Publication Society, 1971, p xii) Since nearl every Thai I know breaks at least one of the first 5 precepts, I wonder if they should look at cleaning their own house before complaining to another nation? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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