Buddhism in Southeast Asia

Learn how Buddhism evolves and integrates into the vibrant and dynamic lives of Southeast Asian societies

At a Glance:

KHIRI CAMPUS program invites students to explore Buddhism embedded in three Southeast Asian countries, namely Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Besides visiting Buddhist temples and learn about its distinct characteristics in each country, students get a chance to talk and discuss with the monks. They have the opportunity to experience the Buddhist way of life through meditation sessions and join monks’ cultural activities. For deeper understanding, students are also invited to see how Buddhism is embedded in common people’s life through exciting yet meaningful excursions.

Buddhism is a religion embraced by the majority of the population in Southeast Asia. This belief has been around for a long time, it blends within the culture and people’s way of living. Therefore, Buddhism has its own diversity and uniqueness in every Southeast Asian country and it is worth to learn from.

Learning Outcomes :

Understand how cultural differences form diversification in a belief by exploring distinct characteristic of Buddhism in three Southeast Asian countries
Explore how religion influences people’s culture and vice versa
Understand cultural and religious developments related to local conditions and challenges
Visit Buddhist temples in three South East Asian countries: Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Exchange knowledge and join meditation session with Buddhist monks
Join cultural activities with the Buddhist monks, including Thai Buddhist culture of “No Bart”
Learn about Buddhism in the remote community

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