PPT-Buddhism in Thailand

Some scholars believe that Buddhism reached Thailand during the reign of Asoka Who was Asoka An Indian emperor who sent Buddhist missioners all over the world Some scholars believe B uddhism came to Thailand much later. Desmond Boyle. Jeffrey . Chin. Founder. Siddhartha Gautama (Gautama Buddha) was the founder of Buddhism and was born in present . day Nepal. Siddhartha was born in a royal Hindu . family and would have had several roles as a Prince in his community. He eventually moved to India to have a more meaningful role in people’s personal lives. . Charlotte Knox Martin. 5/6D. Where . Thailand . is located. . Thailand is located . on the southeastern part of Burma, . . The countries sharing border with Thailand are Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. What is it?. Monks?. Bald dudes?. Orange clothes and beads?. Temples. This crazy thing called ‘enlightenment’?. That guy with the big belly?. Origins. India: spreading through Asia: 6. th. - 8. th. By Akira Inoue. www.asianews.it/files/img/THAILANDIA_-_studenti_(400_x_246).jpg. Map of Thailand. Literacy rate of Thailand is 91 %. Laos- 69%. Cambodia- 73%. Thailand is better than neighboring countries but below average. I. Hinduism. A. The . third largest. religion in the world.. B. . polytheistic. - ancient religion that developed from religious customs of many people.. C. Major gods:. 1.) . Brahma. - creator of the world.. Slightly more than two of Wyoming . Southeast Asia. Mountains. Khorat Plateau . Tropical & Humid. Rainy & Warm Southwest. Monsoon. Hot and Humid South. Weather. Chicken. Pigs. Dairy Cattle. Eggs. Isaac Sampson & Sokleap Tray. December 2016. Introduction. Background. Origins of the phenomenon. Common problems facing Cambodian migrants include not being paid, being beaten, being arrested and being seriously overworked (. Thailand (previously known as Siam) is a very diverse country topographically and culturally.. Buddhist-based society.. Monarchy.. Capital city is Bangkok.. The Reclining Buddha -Bangkok. Background on Siriraj Hospital. He lived a sheltered life, never leaving the palace compound.. . At the age 25 he. became curious about world outside of the palace and he went on a journey.. ☸He . saw 4 . men . Old man. Sick man. CE.. Amida. Jizo. Hotei. (avatar of . Miroku. ). China. Japan. Early Folk Traditions. Early Folk Traditions. Shinto. Classical Daoism. Daoism. Theravada Buddhism (from India). (and . m. aybe Mahayana). Experience with E-MTCT”. Petchsri. . Sirinirund. Advisor on HIV/AIDS Policy and . Programme. Department of Disease Control, Thailand. Validating . the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission has been Achieved:  What is the Global Criteria and Current Regional and Country Status. Ravipa Vannakit, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA), Bangkok, Thailand July 24, 2018 rvannakit@usaid.gov Key population-led health services (KP-LHS) critical to PrEP introduction among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in Thailand Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are 376 million followers worldwide.. Buddhists seek to reach a state of .