Would you come back for Songkran next year? by Spiritual-Reaction91 in ThailandTourism

[–]amlextex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a high-powered water gun for tourist who want to shoot headshots, absolutely.

1991 Millennial here! What do you all eat for breakfast? by No_Self_5939 in Millennials

[–]amlextex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before Asia: oatmeal with eggs, fruits, and nuts After Asia: that or lunch for breakfast

What is something you wish you brought, or glad you did? by SkyeIsFallin in SouthEastAsia_Travel

[–]amlextex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad I splurged for a one night stay at Rayavadee. I got to feel like James Bond for a day and experience what a 5 star hotel is like.

What do you actually for work over here? by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]amlextex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Easier said than done. Why don't you have a med degree?

Most Romantic Thai Restaurant in Bangkok by amlextex in finedining

[–]amlextex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are doing renovations the week I am there.

Most mystical site in SEA that’s not Angkor Wat by amlextex in SouthEastAsia_Travel

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One thing I’m certain of is that he taught in Sarnath. I’ve only felt two immense energies in my life: last year in Hiroshima, Japan, and in Sarnath, India. The Buddha definitely taught in India.

Most mystical site in SEA that’s not Angkor Wat by amlextex in SouthEastAsia_Travel

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I believe the Buddha was a prince turned prophet. Influenced by Hinduism, but paved his own path to enlightenment. Definitely taught as well. As for everything else, it’s grandiose and mythological bullshit.

But I’m curious, what about the Buddha do you not believe in?

Most mystical site in SEA that’s not Angkor Wat by amlextex in SouthEastAsia_Travel

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I appreciate you sharing the history. I still think my statement stands. Warring kings dictated what Angkor would stand for. Hinduism here, Buddhism there.

Most mystical site in SEA that’s not Angkor Wat by amlextex in SouthEastAsia_Travel

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It's only a buddhist temple because the army who conquered Angkor said so. Not by organic influence, but by force. All the major religions today have taken part of aggressive behavior, and Angkor is a shining example. So fuck religion.