- Published in Buddhism
Buddhist Painting in Cambodia by Vittorio Roveda and Yem Sothorn
Documents the remnants of the rich Buddhist cultural heritage of Cambodia after centuries of wars and destruction.
Documents the remnants of the rich Buddhist cultural heritage of Cambodia after centuries of wars and destruction.
An absorbing study of Cambodian religion and beliefs covering everything from the role of monks in everyday life to beliefs in ghosts, gods and shamans. Belief in the supernatural covers every aspect of a Cambodian’s birth, life and death; life is a process of merit-making in order to maximize the conditions of their rebirth. Philip Coggan’s lively text describes the Buddha’s life, the establishment of Buddhism in Cambodia and the duties of monks within the monasteries.
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