The Theravada compact and the Karen

After showing that the Theravada compact was a notion devised to explain the relations between the traditional political communities in Southeast Asia, the author explores the influence of Buddhism in society. Their relations with Buddhism and adoption of Christianity. (DÜI-Sen)

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Published in:Sojourn
Main Author: Wijeyewardene, Gehan 1932-2000 (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Institution 1987
In: Sojourn
Further subjects:B Myanmar
B Buddhism
B Myanmar Buddhism Christianity Karen History Social structure Volksgruppe / Ethnische Bevölkerungsgruppe Thailand
B Christianity
B Karen
B History
B Thailand
B Ethnic group
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Summary:After showing that the Theravada compact was a notion devised to explain the relations between the traditional political communities in Southeast Asia, the author explores the influence of Buddhism in society. Their relations with Buddhism and adoption of Christianity. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:0217-9520
Contains:In: Sojourn