Legend, Myths and Origins
The Buddhist scriptures, the Sutta Pitaka, Khuddhaka Nikaya, Jataka, recounts the 547 tales of the…
Yant – meaning “Yantra”. Originally derived from the Sanskrit word “YANTRA” What is Yant?…
The word “Benjaphed” is derived from the Pali words “panja”, meaning five, and “visa or…
In Part 1, we have explored the types of Guman Thong, and revealed the modern…
Guman Thong are the spirits of toddlers, that have been trapped, and pushed into the service of people, for specific purposes. They originated from the practice of sorcerers enlisting the aid of ghosts to do their bidding. Some Thais believe that the most powerful Guman Thong are created from the spirit of a child who died while inside the mother’s body, also known as “Dtai Tang Klom”.
The highly esteemed Venerable Monk, who departed the world in peace, and left behind…
In the 21st century, locating a Phra Geji Ajarn well-versed in such knowledge of creating…
Have you ever dreamed of summoning and controlling your own legion of minions, ever-ready and…
In the annals of Thai literature, there exists a poem detailing the exploits of Khun…
“Khun Chang Khun Paen” is a famous folk tale from Thailand, but debate rages on about whether these were factual accounts, or simply legend, as it contains accounts of people flying through the air astride spirits, and summoning lightning and thunder from thin air. Certain elements of the story, however, are rooted in truth, involving real historical figures.