New Buddhist Movements in Thailand

New Buddhist Movements in Thailand
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781134132621
ISBN-13 : 113413262X
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Book Synopsis New Buddhist Movements in Thailand by : Rory Mackenzie

Download or read book New Buddhist Movements in Thailand written by Rory Mackenzie and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Buddhist religious movements of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Santi Asoke, emerged in Thailand in the 1970s at a time of political uncertainty. This book explores why they have come into being, what they have reacted against and what they offer to their members.


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