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Remembering the King of Zydeco
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/07/2025
» Music fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, late last month. Chenier (June 25, 1925 -- December 12, 1987) was a pioneering musician from Opelousas, Southwest Louisiana who helped create zydeco music, a genre sung in French creole (his first language) that came out of the Creole traditions of the region, spliced with blues, R&B and Cajun music.
Monk urges respect after ‘amulet cookies’ controversy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» BANGKOK – Renowned Buddhist monk Phra Phayom Kalayano has spoken out against a viral bakery trend involving cookies shaped like sacred Buddhist amulets, urging the public to refrain from actions that could be seen as disrespectful to religion.
Practice Insight meditation in Bangkok
Life, Published on 01/04/2025
» If you want to go from being concerned about economic and political restrictions and other threatening situations, to being at ease in yourself and empowered, Vipassana Meditation (also called Insight meditation) is a great option for you. It can help you to take a long, clear look at your situation while remaining balanced and energized.
Mind over malady
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/01/2025
» Ponn Virulrak, a successful architect, academic, and chairman of Light Up Total Solution, discovered his love for running in his 40s and embarked on this path of passion with full determination. This passion, however, diverged from what he refers to as "a source of joy" to a spiritually transformative experience after an excruciating knee injury. Through the turbulence, turmoil and trauma of going from being active to being home-confined by his inability to walk well, he began exploring mindfulness as a way to cope with his new reality. After years of using mindfulness techniques to pull him from his "downward spiral", he wrote How To Be Sick Mindfully, a book illustrating his journey and 21 actionable tools to get through a chronic illness without anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 20-26
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 20/12/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Siam Society marks 120 years with dhamma
Life, Published on 13/11/2024
» To mark its 120th anniversary, Siam Society is holding a special series of four afternoon talks, "Enlightenment In This Lifetime: Liberation Through The Practice Of The Buddha's Teaching", to shed new light on Buddhism and meditation, from Nov 19-22 from 2pm to 4pm.
Makkasan Train Factory transforms into ghost town
Life, Published on 24/10/2024
» To join the Halloween celebrations, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand will transform Bangkok's Makkasan Train Factory into an enigmatic ghost town for the Thailand Goosebumps Festival 2024, which takes place from Saturday to Oct 31.
Phetchabun to host Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony
Life, Published on 26/09/2024
» To preserve its distinct Buddhist tradition, the northern town of Phetchabun will host the Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony from tomorrow until Oct 6 to commemorate the New Moon day of the 10th lunar month.
A brush with divinity
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/09/2024
» Nestled in a lush green valley with Phra Putthabat Noi Mountain as the backdrop, Manasikarn Hall was voted as a Top Unseen Attraction in Saraburi by the Tourism Authority of Thailand last year.
Art of Siam
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2024
» Thailand's modern art era started during the reign of King Rama III when Khrua In Khong, a monk and painter at Wat Rajaburana (Wat Liap), created a mural known as the Dhamma Riddles.