New Buddhist Movements in Thailand
Author | : Rory Mackenzie |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2007-01-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134132621 |
ISBN-13 | : 113413262X |
Rating | : 4/5 (62X Downloads) |
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.