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The definition for toyol can be found here - Toyol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There are 1 case which happen a few years back in Malaysia where a 'bomoh' capture a toyol and put it into an empty bottle. One of the chinese press photographer manage to take the pic.

I believe, no matter where we go, there are always a spirit surround us. Not only in hotel but everywhere. I would suggest, as long as we dont harm or disturb them, then they are ok with us unless you meet those fierce type.

A friend of mine with '3rd eye' always tell me how worried she is when she saw the red colour type of ghost. That is a fierce one but however 10 fingers count, 9 is normal ghost and 1 is red colour type averagely.

Anyway, sometimes our own mind play with our heart too. When we are in the empty room, we tend to imagine too many things (bullshit imagination). As always, who is hiding in the wardrobe, why the water in the bathroom is leaking and someone is walking along the corridor.

Not to say i do not believe in ghost but i do believe we must have a peaceful heart. If u really find something wrong with the room, ask for a change straight away. Anyway, i never encounter any special 'moment' during my stay in hotel room.

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i agree... sometimes i will imagine stupid things when i was alone in the bathroom of a hotel....

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Thanks for all the gd infos provided bros, happy chinese new year :)

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There is definitely merit in reciting mantra as proclaimed by the Lord Buddha and by just reciting the seed of Buddhahood is being planted and path towards Enlightment is being propelled. If there is no use for proclaiming these mantras why should Buddha and other Bodhisattvas bothered to proclaim these mantras that does not benefits the sentinent at all. Why don't you go and reasearch on 3 cannon or da zhan jin to find out? Moverever if these sentinents may not know the meaning but with faith and efforts, one will be aided by Enlightened beings to make further progress such as gaining sidhhis etc. I do strongly agreed to you that understanding Dharma is important and understanding will make complete difference in progress.

Om means 3 body "emanation body", "enjoyment body" and "dharma body" of Buddha and 5 wisdom of Dhyani budhhas. Mani means all wish fulling jewel or bodhicitta or skillfulness. Pae may means lotus or renouciation or wisdom. "Hum" is the seed syallble. Here i am replying u with the fastest reply without thinking and research. Yes it is about understanding, but no one proclaim that mantras is not Dharma at all. Cos they are also part of the Dharma teachings passed down from Lord Buddha Himself. By not acknowledging them that as part of Dharma is considered a slander. Slander on Sutras or anything that are proclaim by Buddha is considered as heavy sins.

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Bhikkhu Dhammasami, "When a Buddhist does chanting, he is not asking some one to save him from evil nor is he hoping to be given a place in heaven as a result after he dies. Instead, through chanting he may be learning, teaching, philosophising or re-memorising the discourse."

Then why do we, Buddhists, chant?

In the olden days, before there were sufficient support materials for study like books, translations and computers we had to memorise to learn a discourse. After we had learnt it, we still had to chant regularly to protect it and hand it down to future generations. If we did not recite it daily we might forget it and omit some part of it. The Anguttara Nikaya says that if the discourses are poorly maintained this will lead to the disappearance of the Sasana. It was so important those days to memorise and chant it regularly. This must have definitely contributed in developing chanting practice. Chanting meant almost for the survival of the Dhamma itself.

In modern world, benefits we may get from chanting discourses is meditative one. When we chant if we try to concentrate well on the chanting, our mind becomes contemplative, not wandering, not engaging in unwholesome thoughts. Another will be Dharma.

Lastly, it is meaningless to debate over this cos we are of 2 different views. I'm 1 who believe in understanding the teaching and action rather than sitting there chanting whole day without understanding the mantra and believe in getting good out of it. Anyway again, no point debating on this.

BTW, please refer me to any site that stated on your above statement. I want to read more abt this. :rolleyes:

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If u understand the meaning of the mantra then it is dharma. By memorising the words then it is purely another few simple sentences.

Herd Conformity - Only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.

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Sutras and Mantras, both have their "uses"...

Keep an open and peaceful mind and heart and actions.

What bro Naemlo mentioned are 2 different types of people / buddhists: the real ones and the "generalistic" ones who have not yet had their minds / actions "opened"..

But in terms of actions, how many of us can do that?:rolleyes:

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what rubbish of humans are the creators of ghosts and spirits? sorry if the tone is harsh...:mad:

there is no creation, no loss, we humans are just part characters of the Big Game called Life, affected by the rules of Karma, with the many different stages to attain (i.e. Hell, Animals, Humans, Fairies, Boddhisatvas, Buddhas)

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I came across this article by MALAYSIA GHOST RESEARCH:-

Ghost field investigations: Understanding the needs of respect and reverence for the dead.

October 29th, 2006 by Augustine Towonsing

Introduction.

It seems that we still cannot comprehend the existence of the spirit. In fact, IGHS has pointed out that all creatures and living things are supposed to have a 'life force' that sustains life. Furthermore, this 'life force' in humans is considered to be the soul or spirit that retains the intelligence, emotions and personality of the human being that survive death. This 'life force' survives death because energy cannot be destroyed but may transform into other energy patterns that represents the existence of the spirit.

Investigation results less important.

However, some of us give more importance to investigation results rather than understand the psychology of the spirit. Positive thinking does not mean we can do whatever that can attract the spirit that would benefit our investigation results. We must not forget that spirits exist based on how they used to live when they were alive. In the spirit realm, we exist in the form of energy that retains human qualities. Therefore, even though we shed off our physical body, we still need respect.

I would like to point out that success in ghost field investigations is not based on how scientific or how sophisticated the tools we employ during field investigation are. Instead, such success is based on how much we understand the existence of the spirit and how much we care them, how we accept their existence, what kind of respect and reverence we show towards them. The great tools are imbedded within our personality – the concept of humility that contains the respect and reverence towards spirit existence.

Psychology needs of the dead.

Therefore, the standards and protocols that include showing reverence and respect for the dead that the IGHS promotes are the greatest tools that match the psychology needs of the dead. Let me explain, in reality we don’t like to talk to someone or feel comfortable with someone whom we don’t recognize and we also may be reluctant to even communicate without good reason with someone whom we don’t know. Therefore, this natural nature also applies to the ghost research field investigation in that we cannot force the spirit to participate in our investigations. Every one of us lives with a free will. In fact, the spirit has the free will whether to participate or not during our investigations. We do not seek for the spirit of the dead but rather, we just document their existence to prove the existence of life after the first life.

Nevertheless, if we treat these spirits which exist with kindness and respect, we will live without fear. Respect for the dead coupled with kindness and reverence does not only show our respect and acceptance towards the spirit, but the spirit in turn will also treat us in the same way and will give us great success when we conduct paranormal investigations.

Furthermore, if we fail to show respect, kindness and reverence towards the spirit, then we don’t need to expect great success in our investigations. Open our mind to be wise, the only key that holds the psychology of the dead is being polite by showing our reverence and respect. This is not difficult to understand; in fact this is the basic nature of human beings that we should cultivate.

Nobody likes to be forced to do anything. Even in real life, we don’t like someone to order us to do things in an improper manner. Asking in a polite manner always gives a positive impact on the listener that will definitely enable them to cooperate rather than giving orders in a rough tone that always brings about negative impact. This example is similar to the investigator and the spirit involved in ghost investigations where which their relationship is linked through energy that is related to the psychological intention and emotion.

Therefore, if someone behaves aggressively towards the spirit by ordering the spirit to appear, so that the spirit can be captured, then we should be prepared to feel the negative reaction of the spirit towards us or we suffer the failure of getting success in the investigation. Nevertheless, the technology that we employ during field investigation is not the most important that brings success but not more than a tool that helps us to document spirit existence. I maintain that the best attraction for spirits to participate in our investigations is by showing respect and reverence towards them.

'Billboard' to attract the spirit natural curiosity.

Furthermore, we can put up a ‘billboard’ that may positively attract the curiosity of the spirits that psychologically will not force them to participate in our investigations. In real life, we tend to look at billboards out of curiosity rather than meet someone who is trying to promote a product. Therefore, why not instead of using the Ouija board or crystal ball that often summons malevolent spirits, we put up a ‘billboard’ during investigations to attract the spirits. In my case, when I do video recording at the cemetery I always find a dark spot and put up my video recording with an external light on it. As IGHS recommended, I never wait for spirits to come by to be recorded, rather I let them approach the external light out of their natural curiosity. Furthermore, this is actually a very simple scientific method that can be easily adopted by anyone.

Conclusion.

My conclusion is that, spirit are human beings who still retain their emotions and intelligence that survive death. Therefore, they still behave exactly like us who need respect from the living. As a ghost investigator who understands the concept of humility that is related to positive behaviour – showing respect and reverence for the dead will always create positive energy that in turn will attract the spirit to be involved in paranormal investigations.

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Maybe in scientific term. But in religious term, definitely dont agree to that.

I.e. if you are only referring to Buddhism. But dont forget about the other 3 great religions as well. Interpretation may differs.

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Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, there's no need to apologize for your beliefs. If you think my theoretical concepts are rubbish thats fine with me, as it would be tremendously boring to have everyone in agreement with each other. Even in Buddhism itself there are different schools of thought. I just tend to think that beliefs have a very deep impact on one's perception of reality. So whats real for you might not be for me.

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Don't belittle the use of mantra cos i have seen the effect it can do. Once I had chanted beside one lorry driver who have experinced harassment from spirits, while driving he could not concentrate and was driving very slowly even his wife have witness this norms. The moment i start chanting mantras loud and firece and the driver was immediately freed from them. For those people who not have not entered the doors of Vajrayana do not understand or have little understanding on the secrets behind these powerful verses. Just like those who have not tasted watermelon, will never know the experinece of those who actually tasted sweetness of watermelon. Such a simple OM AH HUM can break into a lot of things and teachings as well. Mantra is also about interconnection with the divine or the Buddhist deity. Also these mantras comes in Sanskrits cos all Buddhas teaches in Sanskrit. One sanskrit word holds up to 10 meanings at the same time. Sounds from such mantras has effect on water too, for example just by reciting the mantra or dharani alone will affect the crystralisation of the water and will turns into very beautiful transformation when it changes into ice under mircoscopic view. Simailar when shouted vulgar laugauge into the water, it takes form of ugly transfromation when crystralized. I also agreed that understanding the mantra will make the mantra more effacious. Mantras are also sound vibration or verses that are blessed by Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Protectors etc. Have anyone heard of old lady recite Om Mani Pa Me "Nui" with single concentration or faith can also have siddhis like making pebbles jump or cook stones for meals without understanding the meaning??? The above meanings for Om Mani Pe Me Hum as explained was as remembered during my lessons. If debate on Buddhism is well-intented ones, it can serve to sever ignorance and increase understanding and wisdom. for helpful links pls look under them for more info on mantras:
What is a Mantra and How Does It Work?
Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning of the Mantra in Tibetan Buddhism

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Just make the best of use whatever you have been taught;)

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Originally Posted by lightning
There is definitely merit in reciting mantra as proclaimed by the Lord Buddha and by just reciting the seed of Buddhahood is being planted and path towards Enlightment is being propelled.

To explain this statement, whispering mantras to animals etc. will help them to lessen their negative karmas and aids to uplift to be reborn in the 3 fortunate upper realms faster. Similarly, it can helps to speed up the process towards path of Enlightment. That is the power derived from the blessing of mantras. In the Sutra of Foolish and the Wise ones. There is this ordained monk whom even Venerable Shuripatta given up on teaching him due to his extermely poor memory and could not detect any merits from him. But Buddha could see due to this monk in one of his past life as a fly during eons ago which flew around the stupa unknowingly had gain merit that allow him to become Arhat during that Buddha's time!

Lastly, agreed that chanting alone is not enough becos listening, complateing and practise is needed, but there is defintely merits and benefits in chanting mantras even without understanding. Recitations of mantra will be more effective with understanding and accummulations of recitations. Chanting without understanding is probably is the last option for those who have difficulty in understanding.

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I strongly believe in action than purely memorising and saying out words by words will gain merit. Again, no point debating on this cos of different "school teaching" and thinking. There are better forums for us to highlight for this topic.

Can u again please refer me to Buddha's claim on the above.

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The benefits are as mentioned in one of the many mantra:
Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra
I still think u wld still choose to disbelieve, even the whole book of sutra or Tripitaka put in from of u

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Mantra
"A meditation technique used a great deal in Tibetan Buddhism is uniting
the mind with the sound of a mantra. The definition of mantra is
"that which protects the mind." That which protects the mind
from negativity, or which protects you from your own mind, is mantra.
When you are nervous, disoriented, or emotionally fragile, inspired
chanting or reciting of a mantra can change the state of your mind
completely, by transforming its energy and atmosphere. How is this
possible? Mantra is the essence of sound, the embodiment of the truth in
the form of sound. Each syllable is impregnated with spiritual power,
condenses a deep spiritual truth, and vibrates with the blessing of the
speech of the buddhas.

It is also said that the mind rides on the subtle energy of the breath,
the prana, which moves through and purifies the subtle channels of the
body. So when you chant a mantra, you are charging your breath and
energy with the energy of the mantra, and so working directly on your
mind and your subtle body."

~ Sogyel Rinpoche

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I think as long as we dont do anything against our conscience, we do not have to worry about G.

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Raffles Place Ghost?

YouTube - rafflesplaceghost's Channel

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驱鬼十一招 11 ways 2 drive ghosts away ...

要是你「活见鬼」了，你该怎么办呢？从古至今流传许多驱鬼的方法，都十分传神，要不相信，还不可能呢！现在 介绍你「驱鬼十一招」，保你受用无穷！

■第一招：佩玉

玉乃是吉祥之饰物，
佩玉则百邪不侵。
但要特别注意，
可不要买到塑胶或玻璃的仿冒品！

■第二招：倒放扫帚

在睡觉之前，
把帚反过来靠于墙角，
包准一睡到天亮。

■第三招：破中指

本招完全是应急的方法，
万一手中没有其他法宝，
快一点破中指以血溅之！

■第四招：红线捉鬼

碗中盛满干净的水，
碗口外沿围上一条打了活结的红色丝线，
摆在桌下或床下手，
可煮沸一锅油，
好来个「油炸鬼」！

■第五招：挂钟馗像

俗传钟馗是「鬼中之王」，
最喜欢抓小鬼下酒，
真是标准的「鬼见愁」！问题是鬼太多了，
好意塞两只请客，
那可怎么得了！

■第六招：古钱

将古代方孔通宝，
不拘大小，
以红线悬于颈间，
乃因古钱历经万人之手，
可集众人之阳气，
以抵御阴间鬼魂。

■第七招：挂八卦

在家宅的门楣上方挂上八卦图，
包准鬼魅不敢入屋。
但有一点要特别注意的，
如果你是买到外行人画的， 字串7
或自己为了省钱而自行画了权充，
连所谓的「乾」、「坤」都弄错了。
那可要倒媚了！

■第八招：斩鸡头

这可不是「选举」专用的招术，
苦家宅不干净，
杀鸡时，
一刀斩下鸡头扔过屋顶，
也能驱鬼。
这是古法，
用在现代，
住宅是高楼大厦，
万一是摩天楼，
如果您能扔得过，
那就是真的有鬼了呢！

■第九招：唬鬼

事先在手心用毛笔写上「我是鬼」，
这个道理和以人制人的道理是一样的。

■第十招：虎牙

除非，碰上的是棺材里伸手——死要钱的！
虎能役使「伥鬼」，猛虎的尖牙更显威力十足，因此经常可
以看到项链的坠子是颗虎牙。
可得检查是不是被虫蛀了，
或者是假货冒充，
被不道德的商人用来「骗鬼」了。

■第十一招．大喊救命

假如上面琐的驱鬼妙方全部施展了，
仍旧没有效力，
我们愿意透露最后，
也是最有效的一种——快快闭上眼睛，
深吸一口气，
运出丹田之力，然后……大喊救命！


disclaimer: try @ ur own risk ... :p

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agreed, too clear view to be ghost liow.... anywhere good editing effort. :)

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I would like to relate my stay at a hotel. It is quite a old hotel and I have stayed there several times. On at least 3 occasions, one of the room light (be it desk light, floor light, etc) will suddenly go on. During my last stay at this hotel a month ago, the air-conditioning went off at around 4.00 a.m. All these happen in different rooms.

Do you all think it is haunted or simply the result of old and faulty wiring? As for the air-con, I suppose its the thermostat but it only happened once.

Anybody wish to give an opinion?:confused:

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i broke the slipper rule while holidaying at kl. next morning found 1 slipper under my pillow. bloody scary.... i swear all the slipper was on the floor b4 i slp

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Although I believed in the existence of ghosts, below maybe the answer to your queries:

I have some understanding of electrical wiring, it may be due to a timer being installed or thermostat - for the aircon; light/motion sensor or timer installed, faulty light switch/contacts -for the room light. There are always a logical explanation for such incidents.
;)

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Thank you for your explanations. :)

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thnks for sharing:)

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hmmm if ur a girl or going into hotel with a girl. u can try taking panties and swing around the room.

Panties scares ghost.

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都在放屁。最好就是找午马因为他是道道道。