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 (21 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.
