Thread: Spirit House Information

Thanks. The spirit houses are quite interesting. Despite being located everywhere in the country, I am constantly amazed at how they can be customized and localized to particular houses or communities.

I was surprised to learn that the houses are not necessarily for Buddhist use, but over time, Thais came to use them through interactions between Indian religious practices (not sure which one) and Buddhism. I also did not know that the statues are of non-Buddhist entities. Quite an interesting intersection of religious practices and day-to-day beliefs (e.g., protect house, etc).

Fascinating post .My buddhas are in the garden and the loungeroom.When the dalai llama visits oz i can feel the love and wisdom emanating .A few spirits have visited our home but from a number of different religious origins.I find the message is sometimes very clear but sometimes i fail to grasp the meaning of the visit only guessing that it is a warning to take care and remember the afterlife.

^ Mushrooms?

Besides Kingwilly, it seems you have all taken complete leave of your senses. This thread is a madhouse.

Thanks for a fascinating post. Tomorrow we are having our "Spirit House" blessed. In fact - we are having TWO "spirit houses" blessed. Why two? My wife tells me that one is for the Buddha and the other is for the Angels. They are situated at the bottom of the garden, facing NORTH - not yet bedded in, as the visiting monk has to place some wood beneath them. I am now the wiser - or am I? The "Angels" is another story!