 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.
The remainder of the population adheres
to lslam, Christianity, Hinduism and other faiths
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- 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 country.
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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 : (662) 258-3242, (662) 258-3257
House
of Dhamma
26/9 Soi Chompol, Lardprao Soi 15, Bangkok 10900
Tel : (662) 511-0439
Fax : (662) 512-6083
Thailand
Meditation Center , The World Fellowship of Buddhist
616 Soi Methi Nivet (Sukhumvit 24)
Bangkok 10110
Tel : (662) 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 : (662) 413-3131, (662) 413-1706,
(662) 413-1958, (662) 805-0790 to 0794
Fax : (662) 413-3131
Buddhist
Association of Thailand
41 Phra Athit Road Bangkok
Tel : (662) 281-9563 - 4
Fax : (662) 281-9563
The International
Buddhist Meditation Center (IBMC)
Wat Mahathat, Tha Phrachan
Bangkok 10200
Tel : (662) 222-2835, (662) 623-6325 |
