{"product_id":"new-buddhist-movements-in-thailand","title":"New Buddhist Movements in Thailand","description":"\u003cp\u003eVastly different in belief and practice, two new Buddhist religious movements in Thailand, namely the Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Santi Asoke emerged in Thailand in the 1970s at a time of political uncertainty, social change and increasing dissatisfaction with the Thai Sangha and its leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamining these movements, which represent two distinctive trends within contemporary Buddhism in Thailand, this book explains why they have come into being, what they have reacted against and what they offer to their members. Both movements have a wide membership outside of Thailand, with temples in the UK, Europe, USA, Japan and Australia. \u003cem\u003eNew Buddhist Movements in Thailand\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to those interested in Buddhism's confrontation with modernity, and its responses to evolving social issues in Thailand, as well as to those interested in new religions in the broader context of religious studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233547211096,"sku":"9780415408691","price":204.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415408691.jpg?v=1769240736","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/new-buddhist-movements-in-thailand","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}