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Suksamran Somboon |
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Buddhism and Politics in Thailand / / Somboon Suksamran |
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Singapore : , : ISEAS Publishing, , [1982] |
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©1982 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Religion, Politics, and Social Change: An Introductory Statement -- 2. Political Patronage and Control over the Sangha -- 3. Socio-Political Change and the Rise of Political Monks -- 4. Monks, Peasants, Injustice, and Reforms -- 5. Communist Danger and Holy War on the Communists -- 6. The Political Monks in Thailand: The Prospect -- Bibliography -- THE AUTHOR |
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This book studies the interaction of the Sangha (the community of monks) with politics and socio-political change in Thailand. Although the interaction of Buddhism and politics is recognized, it is seldom acknowledged and frequently denied. This paradox derives from two deeply rooted notions: first, that politics is "the dirtiest business" second, that only "pure" Buddhism and a "sound" Sangha can ensure the moral welfare of the nation, and their preservation in unadulterated form is critical for the survival of national unity. |
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