Calling the Soul: The Sookwan Ceremony

What happens when the soul goes missing?In the cultural heartlands of Thailand and Laos, the Sookwan ceremony—often called the "e;Calling of the Soul"e;—offers a profound answer. This ancient ritual is neither superstition nor mere tradition. It is a vibrant and deeply symbolic practice of spiritual healing, rooted in Buddhist cosmology, animist belief systems, and the emotional strength of commun...