Buddhism in Thailand
Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country whose culture has been influenced by many of the surrounding countries. Muay Thai, for examle, is derived by the many actions and movements of the Hindu god Hanuman who plays a major role in the Ramakien or the Thai National Epic. The Ramakien is based on the Indian (Hindu) Ramayana epic but has been changed to suit Thai (Buddhist) needs. Complicated...
Above are photos of the Marble Temple in Bangkok.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
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