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I'm no expert on these things, but I think technically it's a philosophy rather than a religion, isn't it.

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(Pali/Sanskrit: बौद्ध धर्म Buddha Dharma) is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices,
so there you have it.

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You make it sound like it's a 'one for all medication' fix every thing.


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Have you thought that perhaps it is just that?

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Walk the " middle way ":thumbup:

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This thread should re-open as a discussion of Buddhism;
it has nothing now to do with the original post

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Jai yen yen !! just go with the flow of the thread !:D

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Ha ha. Kop khun kaaaah Nonthaburi ;) but on the other hand, you guys could start a new thread about Buddhism on here. How about it guys?

I'm not sure I have the power to split threads. In theory, I am able to move threads as a Concierge, but it did start out as info on hotels in Phuket and, in any case, I haven't tried moving threads yet and will probably cock it up :D

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I agree - it is so annoying to get an email alert that someone has added to the thread that I am intereted in, only to find that the the original topic has now changed to Buddhism.

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I don't know. I sort of like that. You start off with one thing and then you end up with something else. See where it goes.

I used to get e-mail alerts but for some reason they've stopped now, don't know why.

Also, you posting this is a continuation of an off-topic post so just by doing this you're guilty as well now !!

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Not sure that I would be the best person to start a thread on Buddhism. I kind of sit on the fence with religion. If God exists then that's great and if s/he doesn't then there isn't much we can do about it anyway.

My wife on the other hand is highly religious and I could quite happily start a thread about what I percieve the benefits of Buddhism to be. I just wish more Thais were actually Buddhist by action rather than birth. In the same way that I come from a Christian country, how many people actually actively go to church and follow the teachings of the bible.

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Right you lot, I'm going to start a Buddhism thread... anyone who want to talk about Buddhism, please join in :D

Now... what about family hotels... I can't remember what I've said before but anyone thought about the All Seasons hotel in Nai Harn. Lovely beach there, no main roads to cross, a few restaurants in the village, seafood eateries at back of the beach near the casuarina trees, nice lake/lagoon just a short walk inland from the beach..... faces south-west so gets the full brunt of the south-west monsoon in the summer. But the winters are gorgeous.

And what about the Friendship Beach in Rawai/Chalong Bay? Faces the other way south-east/east. The sea on that side no good for swimming, but Friendship Beach has a nice swimming pool, and the views are just stunning from there.

Any more ideas folks?

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Friendship Beach is good for eating, excellent not all Thai fare,but can't sea swim,although pool is good; mainly for families,usually lots of young.

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Yup, is the American chef still there? Can't remember his name. His steaks were wonderful, though a bit expensive by Phuket standards. The Thai food was just okay I guess. Also used to love the Tuna Melt for lunch, but not much good for the waistline unfortunately :frown:

I think it's just a nice spot to sit and enjoy the views.

Yes, mainly for families... but that was the Topic header anyhow.

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American chef/owner as we understood it; his homemade soups are always good.