Ajarn Spencer

26Jun

Foreigners Bringing Money into Thailand

Categories: Everything Thailand

Thailand's Financial banking Maze for Foreigners bringing money into Thailand

New Rules for Foreigners Bringing Money into Thailand: A Comprehensive Financial and Legal Guide Navigating the financial and legal landscape of Thailand when bringing funds into the country requires a thorough understanding of a multi-faceted regulatory environment. This report provides a definitive guide for foreigners, detailing the requirements and implications set forth by key authorities […]

Tags: Economics Law and Order Living in Thailand Thailand News Thailand Travel

23May

Investigating the Death of Aaron Swartz & the Corporate Capture of the Digital Commons

Categories: Everything Hidden Knowledge Human Rights Tech

Aaron Swarz - how did they steal reddit?

The Digital Martyr: Unraveling the Persecution of Aaron Swartz and the Corporate Capture of the Digital Commons This investigative report takes a serious in-depth look, into the complex, and often troubling narrative surrounding the life and death of Aaron Swartz, a figure whose idealism clashed with the rigid structures of institutional power and information control. […]

Tags: Anarchism Conspiracies Corporate Crime Free Speech Hidden Secrets Internet Social Injustice Webmasters

19May

Thai Mythological Himapant Animals Bestiary

Categories: Buddha Magic Everything Thailand

The Enigmatic Bestiary of the Himapant Forest in Thai Mythology The realm of Thai mythology is rich with fantastical creatures, none more captivating than the denizens of the Himapant Forest (ป่าหิมพานต์). This legendary woodland, often depicted as nestled at the foothills of the mythical Mount Meru (เขาพระสุเมรุ), serves as an intermediary zone between the earthly […]

Tags: Hindu Deities Mythology Thai Culture

11May

Five Sophisticated Cinematic Prompts for AI Text to Image Generation

Categories: Everything Tech Webmastery

Here are five unique, realistic, and cinematic prompts, that depict ancient scenes from different cultures and eras, each with a specific photography style, that brings them to life with the same level of detail, depth, and realism as this example prompt shows, which I used to make an image in Flux Pro 1.0: 1. Ancient […]

Tags: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Prompt Engineering Webmasters

20Apr

Thai Buddhism – Orthodoxy Amulets Animism and the Occult

Categories: Amulets Anthropology Buddha Magic Buddhism Everything Thailand

Thai Buddhism Orthodoxy, Animism, and the Occult: A Complex Interplay of Spiritual Beliefs Thai Buddhism Orthodoxy, Animism, and the Occult

The Syncretic Nature of Thai Buddhism: Intersections of Orthodoxy, Animism, and the Occult The religious landscape of Thailand presents a fascinating case study in syncretism—the process by which disparate religious elements fuse to create new spiritual frameworks. While Theravada Buddhism serves as the official religion of Thailand, practiced by approximately 95% of the population, the […]

Tags: Animist Occultism Social Anthropology Social Sciences Thai Buddhism

13Apr

Vipassanā Kammathāna Practices in the Thai Forest Tradition

Categories: Ashram Talks Buddhism Everything Thailand

Kaito the monk

Vipassanā Kammathāna: The Path to Profound Insight in the Thai Forest Tradition As an academic examination of this profound contemplative practice, I shall elucidate the quintessential elements of Vipassanā Kammathāna within the context of the Thai Forest Tradition, a lineage renowned for its rigorous adherence to the original teachings of the Buddha. The Essence of […]

Tags: Buddha Buddhism Dhamma Mindfulness Self Learning Teachings Tudong Vipassana

23Mar

How to Overcome the Five Hindrances in Vipassanā

Categories: Ashram Talks Buddhism Life Advice

Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Vipassanā Meditation The practice of Vipassanā meditation offers a profound path towards insight and liberation through the cultivation of mindful awareness. However, this journey is often punctuated by mental obstacles that can impede concentration and clarity. These obstacles, traditionally known as the Five Hindrances, are natural mental phenomena that arise […]

Tags: Dhamma Hindrances to Practice Meditation Mindfulness Theravada Buddhism Vipassana

1Mar

The 5 Hindrances & How to Overcome Them

Categories: Ashram Talks Buddhism Everything Life Advice

Mental Hindrances, Nimitta (apparitions)

The Five Hindrances (Nīvaraṇa) and Their Removal in Vipassanā Practice 1. Understanding the Five Hindrances The pañca nīvaraṇāni (Five Hindrances) are mental obstacles that prevent the mind from attaining concentration (samādhi) and insight (paññā) in meditation, particularly in vipassanā-bhāvanā (insight meditation). They are the primary causes of mental distraction and agitation, obstructing the development of […]

Tags: Buddhism Defilement Dhamma Magga Teachings Vipassana

18Feb

Eight-Fold Path Applied Practices Pt.1 – Developing Right View

Categories: Ashram Talks Buddhism Everything Life Advice

dhamma wheel

The Practice of the 8-Fold Path step 1 – How to Develop Right Intention “Right Intention: Starting with the understanding of right intention, one must cultivate wisdom, love, compassion, and non-violence. These qualities enable you to align your thoughts, words, actions, intentions, and feelings with the goals of awakening” The Eight-Fold Path is a Buddhist […]

Tags: Buddha Buddhism Dhamma Magga Meditation Mindfulness Quantum Dhamma Right View Teachings Vipassana

14Nov

Understanding the 3 Marks of Existence

Categories: Ashram Talks Buddhism Everything Life Advice

The Buddha’s Teaching on Tilakkhana: Understanding the 3 Marks of Existence In Buddhist philosophy, there are several key concepts that help us understand the nature of reality and our place within it. One such concept is tilakkhana, also known as the three marks of existence or the three characteristics of existence. These marks were first […]

Tags: Buddhism Dhamma Magga Teachings Vipassana

26Sep

The Impossibility of Achieving Carbon Zero by 2050 due to Impact of AI

Categories: Everything Evolutionary Sciences Futurism

The Fool on a Precipice

The Impossible Challenge of Achieving Carbon Zero by 2050: The Impact of AI The ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is a pretty over-confident idea, Norton like that of the manic depressive when they are on the upside, although many organizations such as UNESCO and the United Nations and many large companies make […]

Tags: A.I. Artificial Stupidity Environmental Internet Webmasters

15Aug

Is Schooling Human Rights or Indoctrination

Categories: Anthropology Everything Evolutionary Sciences Human Rights

Thai Rice farmer's Children Learning the Family Profession they will one day Inherit

Questioning the Ideology of Mandatory Schooling: Human Rights or Indoctrination? In a recent conversation with GPT-4, the AI language model, it suggested that linking a person’s profession to their surname was humorous. This statement revealed a fundamental misunderstanding of historical facts. Surnames like Smith, Carpenter, and others are indeed rooted in the professions of our […]

Tags: Conditioning Cultural Beliefs Cultural Conditioning Dhitti Perception Social Anthropology Social Sciences

15Aug

The First Ever Robot Suicide Happened in Korea!

Categories: Everything Futurism Tech

Boticide?

A Robot’s Breakdown: A Metaphor for Human Overwork A South Korean administrative robot surprised everyone by throwing itself down a flight of stairs, an act interpreted as a result of job stress. This unusual incident prompts a reflection on how the pressure of work can affect not only humans but also machines designed for repetitive […]

Tags: A.I. AI integration Artificial Intelligence Artificial Stupidity E.I. Embedded AI Robotics

21Jul

SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure: NASA’s Review – Implications for Future Launches

Categories: Everything Futurism Tech

SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure: NASA’s Review and Implications for Future Launches SpaceX’s ambitious plans for 2024 have hit a significant hurdle. In this post, we delve into the recent Falcon 9 rocket failure, the ensuing independent review by NASA, and what this means for upcoming missions to the International Space Station (ISS). Background on Falcon […]

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19Jul

Nirodha and Thai Pra Pid Ta Amulets in Buddhism

Categories: Amulets Ashram Talks Buddhism Everything

Look Within

Extinguishing of Sensual Craving through Perception leading to the Temporary Cessation of Suffering Nirodha, a Pali term translating to “cessation” or “extinction,” represents the pinnacle of Buddhist spiritual pursuit. It signifies the complete extinguishing of craving and desire, the root causes of suffering (dukkha) according to the Four Noble Truths. This cessation is not merely […]

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8Jul

The Rise of the Word Crafting as a Word for All Things Created

Categories: Everything Futurism

Who will be the Judge Lord Justice?

The Tyrannical Rise of “Crafting” and the Impoverishment of Human Expression Otherwise known as; ‘The Crafty Craft of Crafting Crafts‘. In the constantly evolving and changing use of language, we are witnessing a disturbing trend, that threatens to undermine the very richness and nuance of human expression. The insidious rise of the verb “to craft”, […]

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19Jun

What is Animism?

Categories: Anthropology Ashram Talks Buddha Magic Everything

Animism and Thai Occult

Animism is a belief system that posits the existence of spirits or supernatural forces residing in natural elements, animals, and objects. In Southeast Asia, animism has deep historical roots and continues to play a significant role in the cultural and religious landscape of the region. Here are key aspects of animism in Southeast Asia: Diverse […]

Tags: Animist Cultural Beliefs Social Anthropology

19Jun

Bottleneck Boom – AIs Computational Limits Reveal the Sustainability Charade

Categories: Everything Futurism Tech Webmastery

The Bottlenecked Boom: AI’s Computational Limits and the Sustainability Charade Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous term, synonymous with revolutionary advancements in various fields. From facial recognition software to self-driving cars, AI promises a future brimming with automation and efficiency. However, this narrative often overlooks a crucial aspect: the limitations of computational power and […]

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