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Terwiel, B. J.

Monks and magic revisiting a classic study of religious ceremonies in Thailand / [electronic resource] : Barend Jan Terwiel. - 4th rev. ed. - Copenhagen, Denmark : NIAS Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (xiii, 312 p.) : ill., maps. - NIAS classics series ; no. 2 . - NIAS classics series ; no. 2. .

Previous ed.: 1994.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-302) and index.

1. Two orientations in the practice of Buddhism -- 2. The setting and the fieldwork -- 3. Children and religion -- 4. Adolescents, amulets and tattooing -- 5. The first period in the Sangha -- 6. Leaving the order, courtship and marriage -- 7. Building a house -- 8. The precepts and ritual -- 9. The pursuit of beneficial karma -- 10. Old age, death, and the hereafter -- 11. Conclusions.

ISBN: 9788776940669 (electronic bk.) 8776940667 (electronic bk.) 9788776946180 (electronic bk.) 8776946185 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Buddhism--Rituals.--Thailand, Central
Buddhism and culture--Thailand, Central.
Buddhism--Customs and practices.--Thailand, Central
RELIGION / Buddhism / General

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Thailand, Central--Religious life and customs.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BQ552 / .T47 2012eb

Dewey Class. No.: 294.34809593