Blessings
During a visit to the Ayutthaya ancient city and temple complex in Thailand, seated beneath a 5.2 metre, 1,200 year-old Buddha statue, I was blessed for health, safety and luck by a Buddhist monk. The little ceremony consisted of several flicks of water, some murmured Thai words and a symbolic string bracelet gift. It reminded me of my spiritual mentor, who always used to say ‘bless you’ and sign his letters ‘love and blessings’. I don’t believe I am now magically healthier, safer and luckier. But the world feels a little kinder when we share these positive intentions.
— Wayne Visser
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