Holy things : the genealogy of the sacred in Thai religion /

Thai Buddhists themselves are increasingly adopting the language of syncretism, referring to traditional Thai religion as a mixture of local, Hindu and Buddhist practices. This raises the question: If syncretism is so wrong, then why does it seem so right? In 'Holy Things', Nathan McGovern...

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McGovern, Nathan
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
Thai Buddhists themselves are increasingly adopting the language of syncretism, referring to traditional Thai religion as a mixture of local, Hindu and Buddhist practices. This raises the question: If syncretism is so wrong, then why does it seem so right? In 'Holy Things', Nathan McGovern answers this question through an in-depth study of the worship of spirits, gods and Buddha images - all known as sing saksit, or 'holy things' - in Thailand.
Umfang:
1 online resource (289 pages)
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780197759912
0197759912
9780197759899
0197759890
Schlagworte:
Buddhism > Social aspects > Thailand.
Thailand > Social life and customs.
Buddhism > Thailand > History.
Syncretism (Religion)
Religion.
Society & culture: general.
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