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The Traditional Role of Sangha in Thailand’s Sacred Religious Society

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Title: The Traditional Role of Sangha in Thailand’s Sacred Religious Society

Authors: Firdous Nilofer

Journal: Asia Pacific

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Publisher: University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2005

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Language: English

Keywords: traditionsBuddhismSanghaTheravadaReligious gathering

Categories
Sociology (44910) Religious Studies (17207) Thai Studies (2) Buddhism (56) Southeast Asian Studies (76)

Abstract

Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religion of Thailand. Its conspicuous traditional feature is the identification of Buddhism with life. It is similar to the forms found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Kampuchea and Laos and is professed by well over 90 percent of the population including not only the core Thai but also the other races living in Thailand.1 Its conspicuous traditional feature is the identification of Buddhism with life.This article focuses on the traditional role of the Sangha in Thai society

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