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ceremony more acceptable nonetheless sometimes and may referred to as the
some mediums use the word Khan. There archangel, spirit guide, joy guide,
was a young Christian woman, who while doorkeeper, etc.
viewing the reception of Khan, had a In America, it has been discovered
bowl placed on her head by one of those that the Medium is able to change their
receiving Khan. She physically refused voice during the ritual whilst performing
and stated that she did not want to be in a hypnotic state. Seemingly acting
hypnotized or placed into a trance. She without emotion and using a voice as
added: to be possessed by spirits may be if produced by another’s larynx or
true, it is an evil and dangerous truth. In passing through diseased vocal chords.
the west, there is no ceremony to receive Psychologists believe that the mediums
Khan, as is the case in Thailand. The can hypnotize themself, as anyone in
subordinates must participate in this such situations would perform in this

annual ritual, accepting as a servant every manner under hypnosis, either heavy or
year, or risk getting physically sick or moderate. It is generally believed that
suffering mental health issues. the medium performs under moderate
In Thailand there is an assistant or hypnosis.
mentor helping the medium. Their role This writing reminded me of Yhao,
would be ensuring the incense and the ritual of the Thai people for the sick
candles not to go out, holding a bowl and unwell. People (Kaseo) sometimes

of holy water or as an interpreter to called Yao or in in Korat district “Lam
translate the medium’s words for the Phi-fa”. Yhao are the ones who will
service recipient if necessary. This contact the ghost with the Lam poem

assistant or mentor is often a husband, and ‘Khan’ using a musical instrument.
nanny, sister, mother of the Medium. If Most of the villagers go out farming or
none are available at the time, a student fishing to the creek, canal or pond. Now
will act as the assistant. They will speak this may offend ghosts therefore need to
in a low voice, use polite expressions, consult an astrologer and confirm that
and perform in a calm manner. In the the hypnosis required is light and not
west, as far as we know, there are no deep. A ghost through a medium tells
assistant. Yhao, informally.
In the West, the Medium and the Formal acts are performed in Tibet,
client trust in the guide sometimes called usually in the major temples of Tibet
“Guardian deity” they are the one who where there is already a medium. But if
give advice never criticize. They are a the Dalai Lama were to get sick, then a
consultant who foretells the future and State Official known as the Prophecy of
love life who able to turn the viewer into the State or, State Oracle would perform

a medium. The ancient Greeks also this ritual.
believed in this. A guide is able to change (END)
a person’s lifestyle if requested,