The Thai taekwondo national team participated in a ceremony to pay respects to sacred objects of the household in order to seek blessings for auspiciousness before entering an important competition. The team is confident that they will be able to win at least 1 gold medal according to their set target.

The Tradition of Seeking Blessings Before Competition – A Deep-Rooted Belief Among Thai Athletes

The practice of Thai athletes traveling to pay respects to sacred objects or seek blessings from venerable teachers before competing is a tradition that has been passed down for a long time according to Thai beliefs. Receiving blessings from sacred objects helps strengthen good fortune, boost morale and confidence, and build assurance for athletes before entering the arena.

In Thai astrology, preparing before entering a competition or important event involves more than just physical training alone. It also includes mental preparation and building one's merit and spiritual power. Paying respects to Buddha images, amulets, or sacred objects that one reveres is considered an act of merit-making and virtue. According to Buddhist principles, this is believed to help calm the mind, cultivate mindfulness and clear awareness, and better prepare oneself to handle various situations.

The Power of Faith and Success

Thai astrologers often say that success in competition comes from several factors: ability developed through training (karma), fortune and destiny that support us (vasana), and the power of faith (mind). When athletes have faith and confidence in what they revere and worship, it helps create positive mental power, builds self-confidence, courage, and resilience against pressure from competitors.

Setting a clear goal to win 1 gold medal is another important principle in psychology and astrology, because having a clear goal helps the mind focus in one direction, similar to a focused intention with clear power. According to belief, a mind that is firmly resolved and pure will receive a response from deities and sacred objects that one worships.

The Balance Between Science and Belief

Although in modern times there is scientific training, detailed analysis of competitors, and technology to help develop skills, for many Thai athletes, belief in merit, spiritual power, and sacred objects remains an essential part of preparation.

According to Thai esoteric principles, having auspicious objects or amulets with one during competition helps prevent danger and strengthen destiny. However, the most important thing is that the mind of the wearer must have firm faith, not be careless, and continue to cultivate and train oneself fully. Because according to Buddhist teaching, "one is one's own refuge" – one's own effort and determination remain the primary factors of success.

The fact that the Thai taekwondo team seeks blessings from sacred objects before competing is therefore not strange or outdated, but rather a blending of traditional belief with modern preparation – a balancing of body and mind, which many believe will ultimately lead to the best possible outcome.

Compiled from publicly released news · Source: Khaosat