• 12:45 - 15:07
Peter Jenx | The Thai Occult, Spirits, Leklai, & The Ajarns
Buddhism and the Preservation of Thai Magic
Buddhism in Asia is described as a system that overlays rather than destroys existing cultural traditions, unlike the historical impact of Christian missionaries. In Thailand, Buddhism provided a framework for focus and protection that allowed "wild" traditional magic to persist. Janks notes that some ancient cursing systems are still practiced today but are too dangerous to share in detail.