Is it bad luck to buy a laughing Buddha statue? I am told it is, and also that isn't … I have several (i havent bought no lol) If the bad luck to buy a laughing Buddha statue, it would be unlucky enough to get a tattoo of the Buddha laugh right? youre the two different points of view Buddha, I see it as wisdom, light and truth, so I'd like to get a tattoo of it as a tribute

The fat laughing Chinese character 'Budai, should not be confused with the true Buddha. Budia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budai Siddhartha, that ascetic meditation figure is the Buddha. Budai, or Hotai (in Japanese) is a Chinese Buddhist saint. Ironically Siddhartha ate so little when he was an ascetic who turned his skeletal body. I've heard this before in some Chinese tradition that may have claimed to be a Buddha Budhai predicted. There is also attached in Chinese superstition that they believe will bring luck and prosperity Budhai in their businesses. However, this is a localized China based on cultural beliefs rather than a Buddhist center.

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Muay Thai
One of the most popular sports in Thailand and are now gaining world renown, is the martial art of Thai boxing (Muay Thai). Exciting enough on television – the furious blows, the crushing elbow strikes, lethal kicks and feints are more interesting art when seen live. Witness the passion and drama of one of Thailand's historic sports amidst a crowd of spectators whose applause mixed with strains Java clarinets, drums and cymbals that accompany the fight from start to finish.
Muay Thai "a Thai boxing match 'match formally have no more than 5 rounds, each round take 3 minutes to last, with a two minute break between them. Additional rounds are not allowed.
Boxers must regularly wear gloves, each weight not less than 6 ounces (172 Gramm).
Gloves should not be squeezed, kneaded or crushed to change its original shape.

Rules on the clothes the contestants Boxing '.
– Contestants must wear only trunks (red or blue according to their corners) appropriately fit their bodies.
– Contestants must bring supporters standard or rugged athletic cups to protect the groin, Gum shield may be used.
They do not wear shirts or shoes, but ankle cap is permitted.
– A sacred cord known as Mongkol can be worn around the head only during the pre-fight ritual of paying homage to ancestral teachers of Thai boxing (Muay Thai), who is retiring before the start of the fight.
– Metal or other equipments that will be harmful to the opponent is prohibited.
Training a boxer from Thailand and particularly the relationship between the boxer and teacher is very ritualized. As the boxers enter the ring, there will be a special pre-fight dance known Muay as the "Ram". During the dance, take a tape given by his coach. It's a sacred talisman earned after many years of dedication to art. Dance starts with "wai Khru" – each boxer kneeling and bowing three times, a sign of respect to his teacher. In the full ceremony, the fight begins. Each fight consists five rounds of three minutes each. Accompanying the fight is music stimulated by action in the ring, rising and falling as the boxers battle it out. All surfaces the body are considered fair targets and any part of the body except the head may be used to strike an opponent. Common blows include kicks to the neck, pushes the elbow in the face and head, knee hooks to the ribs and low crescent kicks to the calf. A competitor can even understand an opponent's head between his hands and pull it downward to satisfy an urge of the knee upwards. Drilling is considered the weakest of all blows and kicking merely a way to "soften" the adversary, most matches end with a strike of the knee or elbow.
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I'm getting a tattoo soon and I am a cancer survivor who wanted something symbolic like the phoenix rising from the ashes, you know something personal for me, but in Japanese since I'm Japanese. If anyone can help me would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations on surviving cancer! "phoenix rising from the ashes" would be convenient for you. English-Japanese.不死鳥灰より蘇れりTranslation in a mix of Japanese and classical Chinese. (Kanbun)不死鸟従灰苏or不死鸟于灰苏We read these three words "Hai yori fusityo yomigaereri "in Japanese. I am a Japanese calligraphy has a long experience in Japan. Glad I could be of some help.

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