Buddhism and the spirit cults in North East Thailand / S J Tambiah

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Tambiah, S J

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TextPublication details: London : Cambridge University Press, 1970.Edition: SoftcoverDescription: xi, 388 p.; 24 cmSubject(s):

DDC classification:

23 294.340 959 3 TAM

Summary: Buddhism and the Spirit Cults in North-East Thailand by S. J. Tambiah is an anthropological study of the relationship between Theravada Buddhism and traditional spirit beliefs in rural northeastern Thailand. The book examines how Buddhist practices coexist and interact with local spirit cults, rituals, beliefs, and social institutions. It shows how villagers incorporate both religious traditions into everyday life, particularly in matters of health, protection, agriculture, community, and social relationships.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Barcode
Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection	SNU LIBRARY	294.340 959 3 TAM (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection	G5903

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Buddhism and the Spirit Cults in North-East Thailand by S. J. Tambiah is an anthropological study of the relationship between Theravada Buddhism and traditional spirit beliefs in rural northeastern Thailand. The book examines how Buddhist practices coexist and interact with local spirit cults, rituals, beliefs, and social institutions. It shows how villagers incorporate both religious traditions into everyday life, particularly in matters of health, protection, agriculture, community, and social relationships.

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