Meditation in modern Buddhism: renunciation and change in Thai monastic life
In contemporary Thai Buddhism, the burgeoning popularity of vipassanā meditation is dramatically impacting the lives of those most closely involved with its practice: monks and mae chee (lay nuns) living in monastic communities. For them, meditation becomes a central focus of life and a way to trans...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2010
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| In: | Year: 2010 |
| Reviews: | Meditation in Modern Buddhism: Renunciation and Change in Thai Monastic Buddhism (review) (2012) (Swearer, Donald K., 1934 -)
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| Edition: | First published |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Thailand
/ Bhikkuni
/ Vipaśyanā
B Thailand / Bhikkuni / Samgha / The Modern B Thailand / Vipaśyanā / The Modern |
| Further subjects: | B
Meditation Buddhism
B Monastic and religious life (Buddhism) ; Thailand B Monastic and religious life (Buddhism) Thailand B Buddhist nuns Thailand B Monastic and religious life (Buddhism) (Thailand) |
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Print version: 9780521119382 |
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