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Update #7: Spirit Houses

Posted on January 19, 2010

While Buddhism is the undisputed popular religion of Thailand, there is still a strong current of animism in the supernatural and superstitious beliefs of the Thais. This is most prominently seen the spirit houses (san phra phum) that occupy nearly every property in the country.

Building any new structure, whether a modest dwelling or a monstrous bank complex, has the risk of disturbing the spirits that live on the land. While spirits can be either good or bad, most are considered simply mischievous beings who would play pranks in the home or cause trouble in a business. Building them a house of their own, and offering gifts like food and incense, is an attempt to appease and dissuade their unpredictable natures.

When a spirit house is replaced a ceremony is performed to transfer spirits to the new dwelling and the old house can then be discarded, often with a number of others near a sacred tree or wat.

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      Iva K. Corbett on January 20, 2010

      I love this new update. What a nice variety of objects!
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