Buddhism in Pattaya

Most of the Thai people follow Buddhism in Pattaya and that is why Buddhism is widely practiced there. Many Buddhist festivals are celebrated all over Thailand. Pattaya is no exception. In Thailand you will get enough Chinese population and that is the reason Buddhism is enlaced with some other beliefs. There is a huge Thai-Chinese population in Pattaya. They mingle in a nice way and try to follow the same religion. Some Buddhist pilgrimages centers are there that are visited by both locals and tourists. Tourists should dress properly when visiting a pilgrimage center. He should not touch a monk and should always be respectful.

Some traditions and ceremonies are there. But these not always maintained. Some Thai Buddhists try to observe the ceremonial occasions and customs of the religion. Sometimes some visitors are fortunate enough to experience such ceremonies. These are usually very colourful and you will feel proud to be part of it.

Most of the time, the visitors are seen to visit these Buddhist temples. They also try to learn the local culture and the intricacies of religion as well. Sometimes it is hard to believe that such deep seeded beliefs are moving side by side with such salacious interests of Pattaya. The Buddhists are so consenting that gays’ and lesbians have also taken their place in Pattaya. This accepting nature of the Buddhists and Thai population make the city of Pattaya so special and unique.

While visiting Pattaya you will have a unique experience as there you will see go-go bars, gay bars, beer bars and Buddhist temples also adjacent to one another.

In Buddhism there are celebration involving every occasion including marriages, house worming, funerals, birthdays, buying new vehicles, etc. You can enjoy at any one of them if present at that time.

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