Buddhism And Postmodern Imaginings In Thailand
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Buddhism And Postmodern Imaginings In Thailand
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Author : Jim Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Release Date : 2008
Buddhism And Postmodern Imaginings In Thailand written by Jim Taylor and has been published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Religion categories.
This book presents a rethink on the significance of Thai Buddhism in an increasingly complex and changing post-modern urban context, especially following the financial crisis of 1997. Defining the cultural nature of Thai 'urbanity'; the implications for local/global flows, interactions and emergent social formations, James Taylor opens up new possibilities in understanding the specificities of everyday urban life as this relates to perceptions, conceptions and lived experiences of religiosity. Changes in the centre are also reverberating in the remaining forests and the monastic tradition of forest-dwelling which has sourced most of the nation's modern saints. The text is based on ethnography taking into account the rich variety of everyday practices in a mélange of the religious. In Thailand, Buddhism is so intimately interconnected with national identity and social, economic and ethno-political concerns as to be inseparable. Taylor argues here that in recent years there has been a marked reformulation of important conventional cosmologies through new and challenging Buddhist ideas and practices. These influences and changes are as much located outside as inside the Buddhist temples/monasteries.
Buddhism And Postmodern Imaginings In Thailand
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Author : James Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
Buddhism And Postmodern Imaginings In Thailand written by James Taylor and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Religion categories.
This book presents a rethink on the significance of Thai Buddhism in an increasingly complex and changing post-modern urban context, especially following the financial crisis of 1997. Defining the cultural nature of Thai ’urbanity’; the implications for local/global flows, interactions and emergent social formations, James Taylor opens up new possibilities in understanding the specificities of everyday urban life as this relates to perceptions, conceptions and lived experiences of religiosity. Changes in the centre are also reverberating in the remaining forests and the monastic tradition of forest-dwelling which has sourced most of the nation’s modern saints. The text is based on ethnography taking into account the rich variety of everyday practices in a mélange of the religious. In Thailand, Buddhism is so intimately interconnected with national identity and social, economic and ethno-political concerns as to be inseparable. Taylor argues here that in recent years there has been a marked reformulation of important conventional cosmologies through new and challenging Buddhist ideas and practices. These influences and changes are as much located outside as inside the Buddhist temples/monasteries.
Buddhism Legitimation And Conflict
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Author : Peter A. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Release Date : 1989
Buddhism Legitimation And Conflict written by Peter A. Jackson and has been published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Religion categories.
The fundamental premise of this study is that the Buddhist sangha and Buddhist teachings play a key symbolic role in legitimating the exercise of secular power in Thailand. The author argues that a clear appreciation of the political legitimatory function of Buddhism provides the key to understanding the major theoretical and administrative changes that have taken place within Thai Buddhism in this century.
Central Thai Buddhism And Modernization
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Author : Paul Rutledge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Central Thai Buddhism And Modernization written by Paul Rutledge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Buddhism categories.
Sangha State And Society
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Author : Yoneo Ishii
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Sangha State And Society written by Yoneo Ishii and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Political Science categories.
The Politics Of Thai Buddhism Under The Ncpo Junta
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Author : Katewadee Kulabkaew
language : en
Publisher: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Release Date : 2019-04-23
The Politics Of Thai Buddhism Under The Ncpo Junta written by Katewadee Kulabkaew and has been published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-23 with Political Science categories.
The past two decades have been a time of turmoil in Thailand’s religious affairs. Disputes, debates and controversies concerning the administration of Buddhism, Thailand’s national religion by tradition, have erupted more and more frequently. This chronic and unresolvable conflict originates from Thai Buddhists’ inability to achieve a broad consensus on religious reform. Under the governance of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) junta that came to power in 2014, the fierce struggle concerning Buddhist reform seemed to subside. Upholding and protecting Buddhism might be a duty of traditional Thai rulers who desire for a source of political legitimacy, but the NCPO’s decisive actions concerning Buddhist institutional reform were not merely reflected respect for this tradition, but were closely intertwined with the dynamic of contending forces in Thailand’s long-troubled religious politics. Conflicts between the influential religious nationalists and the Thai Sangha convinced the military government of the need to act, for the sake of national security and political stability.
Nirvana For Sale
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Author : Rachelle M. Scott
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2009-09-17
Nirvana For Sale written by Rachelle M. Scott and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-17 with Religion categories.
Explores the relationship between material prosperity and spirituality in contemporary Thai Buddhism.
Handbook Of Religion And The Asian City
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Author : Peter van der Veer
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2015-05-19
Handbook Of Religion And The Asian City written by Peter van der Veer and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-19 with Architecture categories.
"Handbook of Religion and the Asian City highlights the creative and innovative role of urban aspirations in Asian world cities. It points out that urban politics and governance are often about religious boundaries and processions--in short, that public religion is politics. The essays show how projects of secularism come up against projects and ambitions of a religious nature, a particular form of contestation that takes the city as its public arena. Asian cities are sites of speculation, not only for those who invest in real estate but also for those who look for housing, for employment, and for salvation. In its potential and actual mobility, the sacred creates social space in which they all can meet. Handbook of Religion and the Asian City makes the comparative case that one cannot study the historical patterns of urbanization in Asia without paying attention to the role of religion in urban aspirations"--Provided by publisher.
Thailand S International Meditation Centers
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Author : Brooke Schedneck
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-05-15
Thailand S International Meditation Centers written by Brooke Schedneck and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-15 with Social Science categories.
This book explores contemporary practices within the new institution of international meditation centers in Thailand. It discusses the development of the lay vipassana meditation movement in Thailand and relates Thai Buddhism to contemporary processes of commodification and globalisation. Through an examination of how meditation centers are promoted internationally, the author considers how Thai Buddhism is translated for and embodied within international tourists who participate in meditation retreats in Thailand. Shedding new light on the decontextualization of religious practices, and raising new questions concerning tourism and religion, this book focuses on the nature of cultural exchange, spiritual tourism, and religious choice in modernity. With an aim of reframing questions of religious modernity, each chapter offers a new perspective on the phenomenon of spiritual seeking in Thailand. Offering an analysis of why meditation practices appeal to non-Buddhists, this book contends that religions do not travel as whole entities but instead that partial elements resonate with different cultures, and are appropriated over time.
Religious Tourism In Northern Thailand
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Author : Brooke Schedneck
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2021-06-18
Religious Tourism In Northern Thailand written by Brooke Schedneck and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-18 with Social Science categories.
Temples are everywhere in Chiang Mai, filled with tourists as well as saffron-robed monks of all ages. The monks participate in daily urban life here as elsewhere in Thailand, where Buddhism is promoted, protected, and valued as a tourist attraction. Yet this mountain city offers more than a fleeting, commodified tourist experience, as the encounters between foreign visitors and Buddhist monks can have long-lasting effects on both parties. These religious contacts take place where economic motives, missionary zeal, and opportunities for cultural exchange coincide. Brooke Schedneck incorporates fieldwork and interviews with student monks and tourists to examine the innovative ways that Thai Buddhist temples offer foreign visitors spaces for religious instruction and popular in-person Monk Chat sessions in which tourists ask questions about Buddhism. Religious Tourism in Northern Thailand also considers how Thai monks perceive other religions and cultures and how they represent their own religion when interacting with tourists, resulting in a revealing study of how religious traditions adapt to an era of globalization.