Theravada monks outside temple

Buddhism in Thailand has followed a distinctive path for many centuries, linked to the royal family. They may spend several years or a lifetime as a monastic. Monks often beg for alms while young. They traditionally remain unmarried and live in monasteries.

Welch, Claude Emerson

State University of New York at Buffalo

2017-03

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Thai/Buddhist

Phuket (Thailand)

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