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Archive for December 2012


Dhammakaya Foundation

December 19th, 2012 — 2:54am
I’ve been hanging around with dodgy Buddhist cults again. Well, I have to do something to entertain myself. While in Chiang Mai I attended a gathering organised by the Dhammakaya Foundation which is said to be Thailand’s fastest growing religious movement. They have a fondness for large scale events and an even greater liking for liberating members

Hill Tribe Spirit Ceremony

December 13th, 2012 — 5:26am
I’ve been traveling almost constantly for weeks. I’m back home for a few days after a great launch parties for Enchanting Myanmar at Monument Books and The Strand in Yangon, followed by two weeks motorcycling around northern Thailand. While in Chiang Rai I was lucky enough to witness a fascinating spirit ceremony for the wife
     

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