The solution to all problems
Apparently I walk around Bangkok looking less than happy. Still, I'm in a good mood, but that doesn't radiate at all according to someone who sees me walking and he approaches me to say that he can be of service to me next Sunday.
Discover the spiritual heart of Thailand: a free e-book guides you to 60 special places
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Reader Submission: Innovation or Denovation and Faith
Siam Siem converts an electric fly swatter into a hotpot BBQ adapter. His partner was skeptical at first and said: "Why do you always have to have something special?" To which he replied: “Be glad, otherwise I wouldn't be with you now…”
Karma in East and West
The observant readers will have noticed that I try to show the similarities between cultures instead of always emphasizing the differences, although that can also be a lot of fun. That has also led me to stop believing in the 'God' of culture who can explain everything.
Which religion do you prefer?
The day before yesterday I received a “Christmas message” from a friend from Scotland. The message consisted only of 32 images of posters promoting atheism.
Trance dancing, sect or faith movement?
A few weeks ago my partner informed me that there would be a dance taking place somewhere around here, which might be interesting to film and photograph. It was a strange kind of dancing accompanied by a band consisting of 12 people. Guitars, special xylophones, games, percussion, keyboard. A recurring, monotonous, sometimes somewhat swelling music must ensure that the dancers, dressed in colorful shawls, use their dance steps and graceful …