Buddhism and Politics in Thailand / / Somboon Suksamran

• Autore: Suksamran Somboon
• 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: 9789814345613; 981434561X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910495811503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II