Thailand's theory of monarchy : the Vessantara Jātaka and the idea of the perfect man /

"Discusses the origins and cultural history of the Theravada Buddhist ideals behind the Thai institution of monarchy. Since the 2006 coup d'etat, Thailand has been riven by two opposing political visions: one which aspires to a modern democracy and the rule of law, and another which holds...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Jory, Patrick (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Albany : State University of New York Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Tipiṭaka. > Suttapiṭaka. > Khuddakanikāya. > Jātaka. > Vessantarajātaka.
Tipiṭaka. > Suttapiṭaka. > Khuddakanikāya. > Jātaka. > Vessantarajātaka
Tipiṭaka > Suttapiṭaka > Khuddakanikāya > Jātaka
Monarchy > Thailand > History.
Buddhism and state > Thailand > History.
Bouddhisme et État > Thaïlande > Histoire.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Essays.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > National.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Reference.
Buddhism and state
Kings and rulers
Monarchy
Buddhismus
Monarchie
Staat
Buddhistische Literatur
Leitbild
Thailand > Kings and rulers.
Thailand
History
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