New buddhist movements in thailand: towards an understanding of wat phra dhammakaya and santi asoke
Auteur :
Mackenzie, Rory
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415650410
Date de publication :
13 sept. 2012
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
500 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The new Buddhist religious movements of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Santi Asoke, emerged in Thailand in the 1970s at a time of political uncertainty. This book explores why they have come into being, what they have reacted against and what they offer to their members.