Janthopoyism
Sacred Travel: The Great Buddha Of Phuket
#holythrowback to early 2023 when I visited The Great Buddha of Phuket in Phuket, Thailand.
Completed in 2014, this white marble sculpture of Siddhartha Gautama cost 30 million Baht to make and sits at 45 metres, the third-tallest statue in Thailand.
As if that wasn’t high enough, they placed it upon Nakkerd Hill, gifting us with soaring views all around (photo included). Nakkerd Hill is also spelt "Nagakerd", while the official title of the statue is "Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri", meaning "The Cherished Auspicious Lord Buddha atop Nāga Hill". Each name mentioned is a nod to the Nāgas, a divine mythological race of half-human, half-serpents.
These beings run rife across Eastern folklore, including Hinduism, Jainism, and, of course, Buddhism. Legend even claims that after Buddha gained enlightenment, a torrential storm appeared in the sky, but a Nāga named Mucalinda sheltered the prophet so he could meditate in peace.
With nearly 94% of the population, no nation has a more dedicated Buddhist following than Thailand. I have spent many months exploring their spiritual landmarks, and due to this county’s unmatched touristic pull, I intend to spend plenty more. As a result, expect tons of Thailand content to drip feed here for literally ever.
Completed in 2014, this white marble sculpture of Siddhartha Gautama cost 30 million Baht to make and sits at 45 metres, the third-tallest statue in Thailand.
As if that wasn’t high enough, they placed it upon Nakkerd Hill, gifting us with soaring views all around (photo included). Nakkerd Hill is also spelt "Nagakerd", while the official title of the statue is "Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri", meaning "The Cherished Auspicious Lord Buddha atop Nāga Hill". Each name mentioned is a nod to the Nāgas, a divine mythological race of half-human, half-serpents.
These beings run rife across Eastern folklore, including Hinduism, Jainism, and, of course, Buddhism. Legend even claims that after Buddha gained enlightenment, a torrential storm appeared in the sky, but a Nāga named Mucalinda sheltered the prophet so he could meditate in peace.
With nearly 94% of the population, no nation has a more dedicated Buddhist following than Thailand. I have spent many months exploring their spiritual landmarks, and due to this county’s unmatched touristic pull, I intend to spend plenty more. As a result, expect tons of Thailand content to drip feed here for literally ever.
Janthopoyism is a spiritual philosophy meets self-improvement program.
We view the Absolute collection of all Universal Energy to be the highest power. You are part of that power. You are an extension of divinity.
The ultimate purpose of this power is to evolve, and we each have a unique part to play in this progression. The details of your role are relayed to you every moment of your life via emotional notifications.
The tricky bit is that human beings have developed a communication barrier between themselves and this instruction.
This barrier is called "the brain".
But never fear! By utilising some very simple practices, you can open the flow of exchange, granting you access to the ether of infinite ideas, the infallible path of your guided destiny, and the recollection of your holiness.
Which is basically a wanky way of saying that your life is about to get a whole bunch better.
Join the movement before it becomes too mainstream.
We view the Absolute collection of all Universal Energy to be the highest power. You are part of that power. You are an extension of divinity.
The ultimate purpose of this power is to evolve, and we each have a unique part to play in this progression. The details of your role are relayed to you every moment of your life via emotional notifications.
The tricky bit is that human beings have developed a communication barrier between themselves and this instruction.
This barrier is called "the brain".
But never fear! By utilising some very simple practices, you can open the flow of exchange, granting you access to the ether of infinite ideas, the infallible path of your guided destiny, and the recollection of your holiness.
Which is basically a wanky way of saying that your life is about to get a whole bunch better.
Join the movement before it becomes too mainstream.
