The Role of the Sangha in Modern Thailand

Heinze, Ruth-Inge

Verlag: Orient Cultural Service, Taipei, 1977

Beschreibung

Vol. 93 of the Asian Folklore and Social Life Monographs series. A sociological study of the community of Theravada monks in Thailand, conducted by the author during her tenure as a teacher at a monastery in Chiang Mai. Commencing with a survey of the history of the sangha in Thailand and of Thai Buddhist belief, the author proceeds with a detailed description of the three types of Thai sangha (Ariya, monastic and lay community), and the nature of the temples (wats) as a base for sangha activities. The monograph concludes with the details of the sangha activities, both cyclic and non-cyclic, and a discussion of the role of the sangha in an evolving, modernizing society. Red cloth boards with gold stamping. Bottom corners of both front and rear covers a little creased. Former owner's name on ffep. Interior fine. Remains one of the most detailed studies of the subject in English; now rare. xiv, 279 pp., 19 colour and 6 b&w plates, map, table of Thai dynasties, table of seating order for various ranks of monks, extensive glossary and bibliography. Size: 21 x 14 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000675

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Role of the Sangha in Modern Thailand

Verlag: Orient Cultural Service, Taipei

Erscheinungsdatum: 1977

Einband: Hard bound

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: First Edition.