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Thailand Religion
Facts at a glance
History
Monarchy
Religion
Thailand is one of the most strongly Buddhist
countries in the world. The national religion
is Theravada Buddhism, a branch of Hinayana
Buddhism, practiced by more than 90 % of
all Thais.
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The remainder of the population adheres
to lslam, Christianity, Hinduism and other
faiths - all of which are allowed full freedom
of expression. Buddhism continues to cast
strong influence on daily life. Senior monks
are highly revered. Thus, in towns and villages,
the temple (wat) is the heart of social
and religious life.
Meditation, one of the most popular aspects
of Buddhism, is practiced regularly by numerous
Thai as a means of promoting inner peace
and happiness. Visitors, too, can learn
the fundamentals of this practice at several
centres in Bangkok and elsewhere in the
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Meditation Centres
Some temples and meditation centres in and
near Bangkok :
Association for the Science of Creative Intelligence,
Ratchapark Building 18/F,
163 Sukhumvit Soi 21,
Bangkok 10110.
Tel : (02) 258-3242, (02) 258-3257
House of Dhamma,
26/9 Soi Chompol, Lardprao Soi 15, Bangkok 10900
Tel : (02) 511-0439
Fax : (02) 512-6083
Thailand Meditation Center,
The World Fellowship of Buddhist,
616 Soi Methi Nivet (Sukhumvit 24)
Bangkok 10110
Tel : (02) 661-1284, to 1290
Young Buddhist Association of Thailand,
(For age 13-25 yrs.)
58/8 Phetkasem 54 (Soi Thipniyom 2),
Bangduan, Pha Si Charoen, Bangkok
Tel : (02) 413-3131, (02) 413-1706,
(02)413-1958, (02) 805-0790 to 0794
Fax : (02) 413-3131
Buddhist Association of Thailand,
41 Phra Athit Road Bangkok
Tel : (02) 281-9563 to 9564
Fax : (02) 281-9563
The International Buddhist Meditation
Center (IBMC)
Wat Mahathat, Tha Phrachan
Bangkok 10200
Tel : (02) 222-2835, (02) 623-6325
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