Buddhism and Politics in Thailand / / Somboon Suksamran.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Archive (pre 2000) eBook Package
• VerfasserIn: Suksamran, Somboon,
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : ISEAS Publishing, , [1982]; ©1982
• Year of Publication: 1982
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (179 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Preface --; 1. Religion, Politics, and Social Change: An Introductory Statement --; 2. Political Patronage and Control over the Sangha --; 3. Socio-Political Change and the Rise of Political Monks --; 4. Monks, Peasants, Injustice, and Reforms --; 5. Communist Danger and Holy War on the Communists --; 6. The Political Monks in Thailand: The Prospect --; Bibliography --; THE AUTHOR
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9789814345613; 9783110649680; 9783110606690
• DOI: 10.1355/9789814345613
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Somboon Suksamran.

This book studies the interaction of the Sangha (the community of monks) with politics and socio-political change in Thailand. Although the interaction of Buddhism and politics is recognized, it is seldom acknowledged and frequently denied. This paradox derives from two deeply rooted notions: first, that politics is "the dirtiest business" second, that only "pure" Buddhism and a "sound" Sangha can ensure the moral welfare of the nation, and their preservation in unadulterated form is critical for the survival of national unity.