THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Knowing Buddha Organization set to hold demonstration

Knowing Buddha Organization set to hold demonstration

The Knowing Buddha Organization will hold a rally condemning the use of Buddha's name and image in business enterprises at Khao San Road and Chatuchak Park on Saturday. The demonstration will start at 2 PM at Chatuchak Market and at 5PM at Khao San Road.

 

The rally is a response to the perceived widespread use of the Buddha’s name and image by businesses. Two particularly egregious examples brought up by the organization are the Buddha Bar in New York City, which features a giant Buddha statue overlooking its dance floor, and the use of the Buddha’s name as the name of a dog in the 2008 Disney film, Snow Buddies and the Buddies film franchise.  Other products that theKnowing Buddha Organization claims have used either the Buddha’s name or image inappropriately have included lollipops, sandals, handbags, and even underwear. 
 
AcharavadeeWongsakon, founder and president of the Knowing Buddha Foundation said, “As a Buddhist, to love peace and tranquility doesn’t mean you should not do what’s right. We’ve been too quiet on these matters until the world misunderstood or forgot who Buddha is. The Buddha is not meant for tattoos, furniture, any kind of logo, or to be used as merchandise.” 
 
The Knowing Buddha Organization has pledged to continue fighting until people have stopped misusing the Buddha for commercial purposes.
 
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