Religion of Thailand

Tiger Temple Kanchanaburi River Kwai Thailand

The Tiger Temple practices a different conservation philosophy than in the west. The temple opens daily for visitors at about 12pm, and the tigers are walked back to their enclosures at around 4pm. Due to the pressing need for income, the temple now charges 500 Baht admission. Day trips are also available from Bangkok. The temple now receives 300 to 600 visitors a day. There are donations boxes in various locations around the temple for those who wish to support the sanctuary. Tour Itinerary ; River Kwai Kanchanaburi Tiger Temple Day Tour 06:30 AM. Pick-up from various hotels in Bangkok for Kanchanaburi Province. 09:30 AM.Arrive to Kanchanaburi first stop at the World War II cemetery. 10:00 AM. World War II museum & Bridge over the river Kwai to look at surrounding. 11:00 AM.Depart to Lunch at local raft restaurant. 12:00 PM. Have lunch at river rafts restaurant. 12:30 PM.Visit to Sai Yok Noi waterfall.(around 1/2hr.) 13:45 PM. visit to the Tiger Temple. Learn about tigers and their lives in domestication inside the boundary of the temple run by Buddhist monks. Precaution: While observing the monk walking tigers for exercise, please strictly follow the instructions and advises given by the sanctuary keepers and local guide. And see around the tiger temple.(1hr.) 15:00 PM. Depart from Tiger temple comeback to Bangkok. Before 18:45 PM. Arrive in Bangkok. Tour Price : 2200 Baht per person Tour Inclusions : - Pick up and drop off from Hotel in Bangkok city area - All admission fee as in the itinerary ( Tiger Temple Fee 500 Baht ) - English speaking guide Tour Exclusions : - Personal expenses - Optional tour Make A Booking or find more details with as link http://www.thailandhighlight.com/tiger-temple-tour-kanchanaburi-day-tour-bangkok.html รวยด้วยภาพ สมัครขายภาพ วีดีโอ ออนไลน์ Register to Images and Videos Shutterstock contributor

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Posted by Luis at 4:09 AM Labels: Religion, THAILAND

Religion of Thailand
Thailand is one of the most strongly Buddhist countries in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism, a branch of Hinayana Buddhism, practiced by more than 90 % of all Thais.
The remainder of the population adheres to lslam, Christianity, Hinduism and other faiths
all of which are allowed full freedom of expression. Buddhism continues to cast strong influence on daily life. Senior monks are highly revered. Thus, in towns and villages, the temple (wat) is the heart of social and religious life. Meditation, one of the most popular aspects of Buddhism, is practiced regularly by numerous Thai as a means of promoting inner peace and happiness. Visitors, too, can learn the fundamentals of this practice at several centres in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country.

Meditation Centres
Some temples and meditation centres in and near Bangkok :
Association for the Science of Creative Intelligence ,
Ratchapark Building 18/F,
163 Sukhumvit Soi 21,
Bangkok 10110.
Tel : (662) 258-3242, (662) 258-3257

House of Dhamma
26/9 Soi Chompol, Lardprao Soi 15, Bangkok 10900
Tel : (662) 511-0439
Fax : (662) 512-6083

Thailand Meditation Center , The World Fellowship of Buddhist
616 Soi Methi Nivet (Sukhumvit 24)
Bangkok 10110
Tel : (662) 661-1284, to 1290

Young Buddhist Association of Thailand
(For age 13-25 yrs.)
58/8 Phetkasem 54 (Soi Thipniyom 2),
Bangduan, Pha Si Charoen, Bangkok
Tel : (662) 413-3131, (662) 413-1706,
(662) 413-1958, (662) 805-0790 to 0794
Fax : (662) 413-3131

Buddhist Association of Thailand
41 Phra Athit Road Bangkok
Tel : (662) 281-9563 - 4
Fax : (662) 281-9563

The International Buddhist Meditation Center (IBMC)
Wat Mahathat, Tha Phrachan
Bangkok 10200
Tel : (662) 222-2835, (662) 623-6325