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Autore: |
Suksamran Somboon
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Titolo: |
Buddhism and Politics in Thailand / / Somboon Suksamran
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Pubblicazione: | Singapore : , : ISEAS Publishing, , [1982] |
©1982 | |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource |
Soggetto topico: | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion |
Nota di contenuto: | 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 |
Sommario/riassunto: | 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. |
Titolo autorizzato: | Buddhism and Politics in Thailand ![]() |
ISBN: | 981-4345-61-X |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910495811503321 |
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