Taboos of wearing Buddha Amulets

Before we discuss about taboos

of wearing Buddha amulets, firstly 

we have to understand Thai’s Buddhism culture. 

Thai’s believe in Theravada, which 

is generally different from Chinese people's believe in Mahayana. 

The Buddhism that Theravada monks learnt is closed to Hinduism. 

Monks can eat meat in Theravada. 

You may have doubt on why these monks can consume meat.

According to Gautama Buddha's doctrine,

food given by people is the highest giving.

It is a waste if one rejected to consume meat merely 

because of it is not vegetarian.

You may expect that since these monks can eat meat, their religious discipline must be not strict.

In fact, it is out of your expectation.

Monks in Theravada need to comply with more 

religious disciplines than the Mahayana's.

There are hundreds over religion disciplines to abide.

Taboos in wearing Thai amulets : 

  1. Do not place your amulet below waist, including inside your pocket.
  2. Take off the amulet before taking bath, to prevent damage of amulet.
  3. Do not wear the amulet while having sexual relationship.
  4. Do not do bad things or saying bad words. It will bring triple bad karma  
      consequences.
  5. Place it on clean place, home auspicious or higher location if you are not 
      wearing it.
  6. According to ancient story, you must wear the amulet in odd numbers. 
      Eg. 1, 3, 5, 7...etc.

If you are not wearing the amulet, place it at a higher and clean place, with small plate of orchid petals and a glass of water in front of amulet as sign of respect.
  
Suggestion: For owner who can only place your amulet in room, you can put your amulet inside a clean and sealed box, then place it on the table or higher place.
You can put water, fruits, essential oil, incense, flower plates, and candles in a more formal way of worshiping. However, you will need larger space for these.