Rory Mackenzie

New Buddhist Movements in Thailand

Towards an Understanding of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Santi Asoke. Sprache: Englisch.
kartoniert , 272 Seiten
ISBN 0415650410
EAN 9780415650410
Veröffentlicht September 2012
Verlag/Hersteller Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
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Beschreibung

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.

Portrait

Rory Mackenzie teaches Buddhism and Practical Theology at the International Christian College, Glasgow. He has lived in Thailand for eleven years, is involved in the Thai community in Edinburgh and makes regular visits back to Thailand.