News Forum - Divine dispenser: Thai man’s Buddha amulet vending machine sends waves through social media

[Thaiger]

A Thai man sparked a sensation across social media platforms in Thailand when he introduced a Buddha amulet vending machine to raise funds for temples in isolated areas. A famous Thai monk opposed the idea, saying selling amulets via vending machines is disrespectful. News of the Buddha amulet vending machine went viral on Thai social … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

Great innovative idea for a noble cause. May be those who are against it are scared of loosing their personal income by selling on their own there by milking tons of money from innocent worshippers. Such Amulets are also soled in almost all sovenir shops. What is a big issue about it. Nothing wrong. He did not cheat, lie or steal from innocent people. He is doing a genuine business. If anyone compalint then there is a pesonal interest in the sale of such amulets. 

[palooka]

Wait till you see the new AI amulets that will be all the rage on the internet.

Bit like bitcoin -- you pay but get nothing tangible in return. (It's all spiritual.)

Just trying to keep up with technology.