Vipassana Meditation Master
Acharavadee Wongsakon
As the Songkran festival is coming, people who have left their hometowns for work see it as the perfectopportunity to return home and visit their elders. To support this, the authorities offer a service called “Leave Your House with the Police.” And that’s how this story begins.
Our family took on a trip to a quiet town. Even before arriving, I had a strange feeling—a negative energy field seemed to surround us. The number 13 kept appearing over and over again. As we were getting to our destination, the sensation grew stronger.
The town was far from any bustling community. We found it nearly deserted. It was the off-season for tourism, and most homes and businesses were tightly shut. The streets were eerily quiet, overgrown with weeds, giving the place an abandoned, ghost-town feel.
The house we had rented through a travel agency stood nearly alone. In front of it stretched a vast open field with a stunning view. But as we looked toward the back of the house, the entire family froze in shock—just beyond our backyard lay a cemetery!
It was the perfect setup for a horror movie.
Faces paled. Tension filled the air. A deserted town, an isolated house, and now, a cemetery right next door. What would happen next?
The Knowing Mind told me that it wasn’t just the cemetery that housed spirits, but also the abandoned houses and empty buildings left unoccupied for months were the real ghost magnets. The energy field of the town was thick with their presence, so strong that the air still felt heavy and unsettling in spite of the bright sunlight.
This reminded me of an old encounter with a psychic. He once told a troubled visitor that, to receive divine help, they should build a small house. At the time, I didn’t understand why a divine being would need a house. But now, I realize that the house wasn’t meant for celestial beings at all, but for wandering spirits looking for a place to reside. These spirits, in turn, influenced the psychic’s visions, making him give eerily accurate predictions and, ultimately, profit from desperate people seeking answers.
If you enter a house and feel a mysterious chill, an unsettling sense of dread, or goosebumps crawling up your skin it’s not your imagination. What you’re sensing is the energy current of wandering spirits.
The energy current of ghosts and the current of the Buddhist Holy Triple Gems are completely different. The Triple Gems’ bring a sense of lightness, bliss, and joy, while the current of spirits stirs up fear and anxiety.
Ghosts are just energy currents. There’s nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they fear humans with bright, strong minds. They especially avoid those who practice meditation because their light repels darkness. But if someone lacks practice discipline, their energy aligns with the ghosts, making them easy targets for influence.
I once had a rental house that remained unoccupied for over four months. During that time, spirits moved in and took over. I had to regularly drive them away because if left alone for too long, they would claim ownership. When someone came to view the house for rent, the spirits would whisper into their subconscious, making them feel uneasy and ultimately reject the house.This phenomenon isn’t limited to old houses. Even brand-new condominiums can attract spirits searching for a new dwelling.
For property owners, it’s important to visit your properties regularly and mentally assert ownership. When you do, say something like: “I am the rightful owner of this house. No spirit may take residence here. I send you my blessings, but I ask you to leave and find another place to stay.”
By visiting frequently and establishing your presence, it will be easier to rent or sell the property. It’s actually quite simple— there’s no need for elaborate rituals. A heartfelt prayer, a few recitations of sacred verses and a strong presence in the space will be enough.
How long does it take for spirits to claim a place? On average, twenty days is enough for spirits to move in.
The world is full of wandering spirits searching for shelter while they await rebirth. They watch for houses that remain locked and untouched, and once they confirm that a place has been abandoned, they seize the opportunity to move in. But houses belonging to those who practice Vipassana Meditation remain protected. The current of sacred recitations and blessings acts as a barrier, keeping spirits at bay.
So, before leaving your home for an extended period, take a moment to chant and dedicate merit to protect your house.
Finally, we must remember still —while it’s important to care for our homes, it is even more important to care for our minds by cultivating meditation and mindfulness practice with discipline. This will protect us far more than any locked door or police service ever could.
May you enjoy this Songkran holiday with happiness, safety, and a ghost-free journey.
