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Routledge Science and Development in Thai and South Asian Buddhism

Name: Routledge Science and Development in Thai and South Asian Buddhism
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex relationship between religious practice and social change in this scholarly work from the Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series. This book examines how becoming a Buddhist monk in Thailand has traditionally served as a pathway to quality education and social mobility for diverse groups, ranging from bright rural youths to members of the urban elite. Beyond the monastic experience, the text looks at the evolving roles within the community. It discusses how recent developments have created special statuses for devout Thai Buddhist women, offering a position akin to nuns even though they cannot become fully fledged monks. This study provides insight into a community of well-educated and motivated religious practitioners who are actively engaged in their faith and society. This title is an essential resource for those studying the social dynamics and educational structures within South Asian and Thai Buddhist traditions.

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Part of the prestigious Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series for academic depth.

Examines the role of Buddhist monkhood as a tool for social advancement and education.

Covers the social mobility of both rural youths and urban elite members in Thailand.

Analyzes the changing status and roles of devout Buddhist women in the region.

Provides a detailed look at the motivations of well-educated religious practitioners.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367145855
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Cultural & Ethnic Studies > Asian & Asian Descent
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 02 December 2019
Listed Since: 19 July 2019

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