I was in Thailand 3 years back, and I was and still am really in awe how the nation is united through their spirituality. I remembered seeing alot of different deities set up in little shrines all around Bangkok and regardless of which religion the deity is of, the Thais still treat the shrines with respect -making offerings, folding their hands together when walking past the shrines, cleaning, stopping a while to say a little prayer and showing respect. I mean, it is so pleasant to see their faith and respect for all religions no matter what. Just look at the amount of temples they have all around the country!
Be it Lord Ganesha, Tara, or the King Shugden himself, I feel that the Thais will create a connection with the divine simply through their religious upbringing and faith. I am sure those who are so blessed to be near this amazing statue of Dorje Shugden will clean, make offerings and maintain this altar/shrine well, just as they would if it was their own, even if Dorje Shugden is not related to Thai Buddhism. As long as it is a Buddha, their respect shines forth. One of the ways, I feel, to develop peace and harmony around the world, is the respect shown towards one another. With mutual respect and acceptance, less arguments, discrimination and disagreements will prevail.
How apt that Dorje Shugden has appeared in all-accepting Thailand. I hope his practices grows in that region and many Thais and tourists will be benefitted. As always, thank you, to dorjeshugden.com for your constant hardwork and determination to spread our protector of today! Just look at the amount of beautiful offerings made to Dorje Shugden himself - news like these brightens up my day!!!
Manjushri
