Monthly Archives: June 2011
Prayer to Dr Shivago
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhasa (3x) Hommage to the blessed One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Self-awakened One Om Namo Shivago Silasa A-hang/Karuniko Sapasatanang O-satha/Tippamantang Paphaso Suriya-jantang/Gomarapato Pagasesi Vantami/Pandito Sumethaso Aloka Sumana-homi (3x) Hommage to our founder, the … Continue reading
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Harnessing the placebo effect
The word placebo means “I shall please” and originally comes from Church liturgy “I shall please the Lord”, and was later used for any attempt to flatter or please another. By the 19th Century, physicians used placebo to refer to … Continue reading
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Lunar Eclipse ritual
Lunar Eclipse ritual Tonight (15th June 2011) there is a full lunar eclipse. For the Lanna ritual for a full moon eclipse, you will need the following: White table Coconut water 12x Purple Lotus flowers 12x Black Candles 12x Black … Continue reading
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Cross your arms to relieve pain
Crossing your arms after burning your hand or suffering an injury could lessen pain, research suggests. Scientists found that crossing the arms across the body may confuse the brain about where pain is occurring. Researchers think the theory has most … Continue reading
Thai Massage for Tigers?
Don’t try this at home, folks!
Who is Dr Shivago?
Dating back more than 2,500 years, Thai healing is rich in the traditions of the East. The history of this folk science is vague, but the legendary founder of the art is believed to have been a doctor from northern … Continue reading
Ajahn Sinchai
Here Ajahn Sinchai demonstrates neck cracking. You can really see the way he feels each body in front of him, making sure that they are fully warmed up, and relaxed before he does the crack. The receiver has his hands … Continue reading
