Charismatic Monks of Lanna Buddhism Hardback
Edited by Paul T. Cohen
Part of the NIAS Studies in Asian Topics series
Hardback
Description
Lanna Buddhism is a variant of Theravada Buddhism found in northern Thailand and neighbouring areas.
A salient feature is the belief in charismatic monks. These monks and their (at times) troubled relations with both the Thai state and state-controlled monkhood (sangha), their utopian visions and economic activities, and the mix of lowland Thai and highland minority followers are the focus of this book. Charismatic Monks will appeal to scholars in Buddhist studies, Thai studies and the anthropology of religion as well as to those with an interest in the study of contemporary religious change in Thailand.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:NIAS Press
- Publication Date:30/12/2016
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- ISBN:9788776941949
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:NIAS Press
- Publication Date:30/12/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9788776941949
