Friends in Dharma: Buddhism in Singapore-Thailand Relations, 1965–Present

This article examines the role of Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple in fostering the relationship between Singapore and Thailand since Singapore gained independence in 1965. It argues that this Thai Buddhist temple has significantly strengthened the diplomatic ties between the two nations, s...

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Authors: Chia, Jack Meng-Tat (Author) ; Choo, Ruizhong (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2025
In: Numen
Year: 2025, Volume: 72, Issue: 2/3, Pages: 148-177
Further subjects:B Singapore-Thailand relations
B religious diplomacy
B Buddhist diplomacy
B Wat Ananda Metyarama
B Thai Buddhism
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