theblether Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) I'm heading to the temple today, the Thai way is to say for 3 days and try to stay longer. In my case I'll say I'm going for three days and hoping to stay for 10. When I get to the village where my two temples are I'll decide which one I'm going to enter. One is a meditative chanting centre, the other is based upon silent meditation. The first one has a far more relaxed environment, the second is more difficult in many ways. Here's the first one...... The "regime" there is meditative chanting for one hour, at 6.00am, 1.00pm, 6.00pm and an evening gathering at 8.00 which is a discussion session. There's no clips for the second temple. The regime there is 4.00am, 8.00am, 1.00pm and 4.00pm I believe. I know the 4.00am time is correct for the start of the day. Two hours of silent meditation at a time. As I leave this morning that is the temple I'm hoping to get into, if I'm going to this at all, I want to see if I can handle this type of "regime". It's not up to me though, I need to visit the Abbot and get his agreement to take me in, and I'll assume nothing. What am I after? To learn first and foremost. I know how to live a hedonistic life, and I think I've done enough of that already. I want to listen and learn from the monks and "nuns" that live in this temple about their lives, and how they live them. I hope to learn something that will help make adjustments for the better in my life. I can but try and I am prepared to learn. What worries me? The first temple I feel I can handle without difficulty, the second one, the length of time meditating will be a challenge. On a practical level, I'm heading into rural Thailand, very close to the Burmese border, so I'll need to be careful about mossies. I could really do without another dengue attack. It's going to be an adventure even getting to the temples, 115km from CM and no direct bus, so I'll need to skip between songthaews. No motorcycle for me this time. The area they are located is quite spectacular, and both temples are beautiful, so I may get a few decent photos. However I'm as aware as anyone of "The best laid plans of mice and men", I'll be doing this one day at a time, and the first day will be travelling today. See you next weekend all going to plan, and hopefully not before. Oh, and of course a trip report will follow. . Edited October 9, 2013 by theblether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Bleth, you've got me worrying for you now. One is a meditative chanting centre, the other is based upon silent meditation. Don't do the silent meditation - silence is not you. And stay away from the first if you are not sure you can pass constant blethering off as chanting. And anyway... do they have internet? Give this meditation and retrospection a malarky a miss and stick to your well practiced and proven method of self affirmation - Blethering - its what you do best. Edited October 9, 2013 by GuestHouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Bleth, you've got me worrying for you now. One is a meditative chanting centre, the other is based upon silent meditation. Don't do the silent meditation - silence is not you. And stay away from the first if you are not sure you can pass constant blethering off as chanting. And anyway... do they have internet? Give this meditation and retrospection a malarky a miss and stick to your well practiced and proven method of self affirmation - Blethering - its what you do best. No wifi.......that's why I'm going, to give you all peace. Don't say I'm not good to you. Right I'm away now......see you all later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi41 Posted October 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2013 I always thought, that going to a temple, for whatever reason, was a private and spiritual thing? Not a media-event! But that's just me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Will you be using the Temple helicopter? Or maybe their limousine service? Please advise us at a later date what the monks do with the excess food collected daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 When you can take the pebbles from his hand it will be time to leave grasshopper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is chanting anything like blethering ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Didn't the OP promise us some time ago that he would go to the temple for a month ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Will he be asked to leave ? and will the reason be.... hiding food. stealing food chanting in Scottish chanting too much complaining about food left over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post itchybum Posted October 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2013 Didn't the OP promise us some time ago that he would go to the temple for a month ? Yes, but he has learnt Thainess since then. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Will he be asked to leave ? and will the reason be.... hiding food. stealing food chanting in Scottish chanting too much complaining about food left over No internet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi41 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Didn't the OP promise us some time ago that he would go to the temple for a month ? Promise long, and deliever short ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddWeston Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Best of luck, I'm looking forward to hearing the trip report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'm interested. I don't think that I'm that self-discipline to last 3 hours, let alone 3 days! Personally I wish him luck and all that meditate next to him ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just watched the youtube vid in the OP, wow, beautiful place, looks to be a good getaway for a couple days, not interested in the "program" they are selling. This is the first Thai temple I have seen promoted in this way, I had no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Peace has descended on Chiang Mai. Ten days is a start, but don't forget you're on record as saying you're going in for a year when you come back from Scotland....AND you've been learning thainess. One year? OK. Promise short and deliver long. No smileys available on my mobile TV... Edited October 9, 2013 by Rob8891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpofc Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 What you blokes don't seem to realise is that after 3 days of meditating we are going to be deluged with a plethora of new topics here once he returns. Log in early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted October 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2013 The moderating team promise not to change your password whilst you are away TB. Enjoy! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob8891 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 +quote name="soi41" post="6905066" timestamp="1381289476"] I always thought, that going to a temple, for whatever reason, was a private and spiritual thing? Not a media-event! But that's just me. +1 I've been informed by Thai friends that good Thais go to the temple humbly and quietly.....not seeking public approbation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 +quote name="soi41" post="6905066" timestamp="1381289476"] I always thought, that going to a temple, for whatever reason, was a private and spiritual thing? Not a media-event! But that's just me. +1 I've been informed by Thai friends that good Thais go to the temple humbly and quietly.....not seeking public approbation. It's a TaiYai village, maybe he should arrive on horseback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Didn't the OP promise us some time ago that he would go to the temple for a month ? Promise long, and deliever short ! He must like to tease both of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I wish the best on his journey. I am curious about the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocko Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 You dont need a Helicopter. Limousine,Horse when you have got a Magic Carpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Will theblether offer teachings in self promotion. As he is an artist in this craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Will he be asked to leave ? and will the reason be.... hiding food. stealing food chanting in Scottish chanting too much complaining about food left over No internet ? Sorted......................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloo Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Was wondering when the Temple trip was due? Do the Monks know what they are in for? Anyhow hope you get something out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I can hear the chanting from here.....or is that the hunger pains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is chanting anything like blethering ? No, I do not know about chanting, but being one of the Blethers fellow Scots, I can tell you what blethering means in Scotland. It actually means talking a lot of nonsense, one thing the Blether does not do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is chanting anything like blethering ? No, I do not know about chanting, but being one of the Blethers fellow Scots, I can tell you what blethering means in Scotland. It actually means talking a lot of nonsense, one thing the Blether does not do. We talkin bout the same character ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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