Buddhism
Buddhism is an ancient Indian religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, in the 5th century BCE. It emphasizes the path to enlightenment through moral discipline, meditation, and wisdom. The teachings of Buddhism have had a profound impact on cultures around the world, including Thailand. Thai culture, with its deep roots in Theravada Buddhism, has incorporated many aspects of the religion into its customs, traditions, and arts. Thai Dance, for example, often features stories from Buddhist mythology and teachings, such as the Jataka tales, which depict the previous lives of the Buddha. Buddhism in Thailand is deeply intertwined with the daily life of the people, influencing their values, behavior, and worldview. Temples are central to Thai communities, serving not only as places of worship but also as centers for education, charity, and social gatherings. Monks play a significant role in Thai society, providing spiritual guidance, performing rituals, and engaging in acts of merit. In short, Buddhism is a religion that has shaped the cultures, traditions, and arts of Thailand, influencing everything from dance to daily life. It emphasizes moral discipline, meditation, and wisdom as paths to enlightenment and has left a lasting impact on Thai culture and society.
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| [Buddhism.net] | Buddhism.net | The Buddhism site. |
| [SecularBuddhism.com] | Secular Buddhism Podcast |
| [SecularBuddhism.org] | Secular Buddhist Association – A natural, pragmatic approach to early Buddhist teachings |
| [cnbuddhism.com] | __-_ |
| [MahayanaBuddhism.org] | – |
| [emodernbuddhism.com] | Modern Buddhism Free eBook - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
| [PureLandBuddhism.org] | Pure Land Buddhism |
| [BooksonBuddhism.com] | Tharpa Publications - Distributing the Wisdom of Modern Buddhism |
| [buddhism.or.kr] | |
| [KadampaBuddhism.org] | New Kadampa Tradition International Kadampa Buddhist Union |
| [berzinarchives.com] | Study Buddhism an extensive source of Buddhist teachings Study Buddhism |
| [mvzc.org] | MahaVairocana Zen Center – Advancing the learning and practice of Buddhism through Zen courses, meditation retreats, and wellness seminars |
| [lbc.org.uk] | London Buddhist Centre | Meditation, Buddhism Yoga |
| [innerpeace-globalimpact.com] | Inner Peace - Global Impact: Tibetan Buddhism, Leadership, and Work - Inner Peace - Global Impact |
| [fredericklenzfoundation.org] | The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation – We Are Building American Buddhism |
| [wwzc.org] | White Wind Zen Community | Zen Centre of Ottawa | Buddhism, Mindfulness, Meditation, Zen Books |
| [plbi.org] | Pure Land Buddhism Initiative – The sound of Namo Amituofo is Light |
| [zcoc.org] | Zen Meditation Instruction, Mindfulness Orange County, Zen Buddhism Meditation, Tea Ceremony |
| [tbgw.net] | The Buddha Goes West – Buddhism for the West, for Today. |
| [nstmyoshinji.org] | Myoshinji Temple | Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism |
| [nstny.org] | Myosetsuji Temple ---- Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism |
| [uubf.org] | UU Buddhist Fellowship – Spiritual and Practical Resources for all who are interested in Unitarian Universalist Buddhism |
| [cocpb.com] | Center for Pragmatic Buddhism, Center and Store |
| [BuddhistBooks.com] | BUDDHIST BOOKS Large selection of books on Buddhism |
| [Dharmic.org] | Dharmic Religions - Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, religions which originated in India |
| [njm.org] | N Joshua Madan's Journal | Books, Buddhism, Programming, Politics for a start |
| [pszc.org] | Meditation Buddhism Zen Vashon Welcome- Puget Sound Zen Center |
| [jokb.org] | Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism |