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More on Thai Buddhism

Posted by Stuart at 08:09 AM on August 25, 2004

I have written about my struggles to understand Thai Buddhism several times (most notably here and here and here). As I have said before, Thai Buddhism is a confusing mix of Buddha's teachings, Hinduism, animism, and respect/offerings/worship of ancestors and kings.

A couple of weeks ago, I found an article from the Online Irrawaddy called Buddhism and Spirit Worship in Burma and Thailand that talks a little bit more about the interesting mix. Again, I think it's facinating stuff.

I am in a bit of a rush this morning with the week-long international trip quickly approaching, so I will just leave this small post and the link for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!