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Thailand's "Induction Buddha" is very famous. Some people say that it is not a Buddha. Why?

The Buddha's name is Brahma, the god of wealth from Brahman in India, not Thailand's own god. The reason why tourists worship this statue as a Buddha is mainly because it is golden and mistaken for a Buddha. In fact, this is not a big problem, and it will not offend the great power of Brahma, because in Indian myths and legends, Brahma is a kind-hearted and very kind god. Although he is in charge of human wealth, he is a god with boundless merits, and his status is equivalent to Maitreya Buddha in domestic Buddhism.

Brahma is actually a super powerful god, which is said in Hindu mythology. He is the god who created the world, so his position is equivalent to Pangu in domestic myths and legends. On the one hand, you should look for this kind of responsive Buddha and realize the goal of rolling in financial resources, on the other hand, you should also visit more scenic spots. The charm of Thailand is not limited to Buddhism. When you travel to Thailand, you should pay more attention to the local ethnic customs. In Bangkok, you can find many local pagodas and buildings related to religion. There is no need to make a fuss, because Thailand has long regarded Buddhism as the state religion. From this perspective, Thailand is actually a religious country.

Of course, there is a big difference between the Buddha in Thailand and the Buddha in China. Religion is essentially one of the manifestations of national culture. The Buddha in Thailand wears Thai clothes, which has obvious Thai dressing style and is handsome and funny, which is not the same as the Buddha wearing robes in China. This is caused by cultural differences, and in terms of Buddhist content, Thai Buddhists believe in different things, so Thailand is really a mysterious country.

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