Thailand's international meditation centers: tourism and the global commodification of religious practices

This book explores contemporary practices within the new institution of international meditation centers in Thailand. It discusses the development of the lay vipassana meditation movement in Thailand and relates Thai Buddhism to contemporary processes of commodification and globalisation. Through an...

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Published in:Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series
Main Author: Schedneck, Brooke (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge [May 2015]
In: Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series (3)
Series/Journal:Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series 3
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Thailand / Theravada / Vipaśyanā / Globalization / Tourism
Further subjects:B Meditation Buddhism Thailand
B Buddhism -- Thailand
B Buddhism Thailand
B Globalization Religious aspects Buddhism
B Tourism -- Thailand
B RELIGION / Comparative Religion
B Electronic books
B Meditation -- Thailand -- Buddhism
B Tourism Thailand
B Globalization -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism
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Summary:This book explores contemporary practices within the new institution of international meditation centers in Thailand. It discusses the development of the lay vipassana meditation movement in Thailand and relates Thai Buddhism to contemporary processes of commodification and globalisation. Through an examination of how meditation centers are promoted internationally, the author considers how Thai Buddhism is translated for and embodied within international tourists who participate in meditation retreats in Thailand. Shedding new light on the decontextualization of religious practices, and raisi
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:1315697289