Author	Wells, Kenneth Elmer, 1896-, author
Title	Thai Buddhism : Its Rites and Activities / Kenneth E. Wells
Imprint	Bangkok : Police Printing Press, 1960
Connect to	https://digiverse.chula.ac.th/Info/item/dc:2304
Descript	320 pages

Traces the origin of Buddhism in Thailand. Explains general characteristics of Thai Buddhism, citing its relationship with the government-sustaining factors of order and education. Describes temples in terms of number and their support, buildings, and sacred objects. Covers services of worship at temples, temple-centered ceremonies, home and funeral ceremonies, and state ceremonies. Discusses the areas of life affected by the outreach of Buddhism. Describes the rites and duties of the monks. Appends notes on the development of Buddhist literature in Thailand, the Seven and Twelve Tamnans, and gives lists of chants. [TAIC]

1. religion
2. education

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