Religion in a changing society : Buddhism, reform and the role of monks in community development in Thailand / by Seri Phongphit
Imprint
Hong Kong : Arena press, c1988
Descript
180 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm
CONTENT
Buddhism in changing Thai society -- Buddhist view of renewing society -- Buddhist action for coummunity and meditation -- Wat Thammada : the natural, the ideal and the reality -- Wat Non Muang : Dhamma and every day life -- Wat Ku Sanuan : the four lucky number -- Suan Poh : village level development through Buddhism -- The Mafaiwan : awareness and social involvement -- Nonkae : towards a Buddhist ideal of community -- Buddhist monks, social involvement and developement -- By way of conclusion : reflections on the ideal and the reality