Avalokiteshwara,
the Buddha of Compassion
The
Spirit of Thai Massage
The spirit of Thai massage is deeply interwoven with the teachings of Gautama Buddha, Buddhism. In Thailand this work was traditionally practiced in temples and regarded as a spiritual practice, a way to cultivate the four divine states of Buddhist practice, Metta (loving kindness), Karuna (compassion), Mudita (sympathetic joy) and Uppekha (non-prejudice). It is regarded as a practical application of Metta and is also very much a meditation practice.
Intention is the hidden power behind each action. If the underlying intention or spirit behind the action is to help, to heal and to work with love and kindness then the work takes on a much deeper and more powerful effect.Working with mindfulness, awareness, loving kindness, compassion and joy throughout a session takes some practice, but when these energies are present within the spirit of the work being done, the massages given are truly healing, not only to the recipient but also to the giver.
