Another admirable correction, New Kareem Gallery, art gallery in Phuket Thailand, used Buddha’s image as decoration in its gallery

Recently, Knowing Buddha Organization received notification from Buddhists who support the organization’s work in protecting Buddhism. The report suggested that New Kareem Gallery, art gallery in Phuket Thailand, used Buddha’s image as decoration in its gallery and posted inappropriate products using Buddha statue in Facebook page. From Buddhist point of view, using Buddha statue as decoration is considered very disrespectful and highly inappropriate. In the conduct of Buddhist practice, Buddha statue can be enshrined by Buddhist for paying respect and preserving Buddhism and should not be used as decoration.
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For this reason, we informed the company that Buddha’s symbol should not be used for decorative purpose, and we decided to give the owner the right and proper ways to treat Buddha images by sending letter on 14th March 2025. Not long after, New Kareem Gallery responded and was willing to resolve the matter. New Kareem Gallery had stops using Buddha statue for decoration at its showroom and stops selling decorative Buddha statue. Moreover, New Kareem Gallery deleted all related pictures of inappropriate products from its Facebook page and willingly changed its Facebook profile photo.
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We are grateful that New Kareem Gallery doing business with a sense of respect for all religions, adjusting for sensitive religious matters and social norms and are willingness to listen and correct for what is wrong. By virtue of this remedial action, we wish your family would be healthy and your business further success and prosperity in the future.
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May we all be aware of this matter as a Buddhist. It is our duty when it comes to protecting and maintaining Buddhism and Buddha’s symbols. Although you are not Buddhist, proper respect is supposed to be spotted on in general. Guiding or correcting those around you who do not know would be highly appreciated.
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If you notice any inappropriate and disrespectful cases, whether Buddha statues, images, and symbols, please cooperate with us to stop those actions and correct for what is wrong. Do feel free to contact or inform us at
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Email: Buddhawatchkbo@gmail.com or
Facebook Inbox: Knowing Buddha with Master Acharavadee Wongsakon
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Knowing Buddha Organization
For Protection of Buddhism
30 June 2025
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For better understanding how to treat Buddha properly, please go to link:
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WHY BUDDHA IMAGES AND SYMBOLS ARE NOT FOR FURNITURE OR DECORATION
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