BUDDHIST STUPA AND THAI SOCIAL PRACTICE

Authors
BYRNE D
Citation
D. Byrne, BUDDHIST STUPA AND THAI SOCIAL PRACTICE, World archaeology, 27(2), 1995, pp. 266-281
Citations number
50
Categorie Soggetti
Archaeology,Archaeology
Journal title
World archaeology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00438243
Volume
27
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
266 - 281
Database
ISI
SICI code
0043-8243(1995)27:2<266:BSATSP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
This paper explores the place of the stupa in Thai Buddhism, particula rly the way that stupa tend to be elaborated and enlarged over time by encasing the older fabric in a new shell. The discussion is framed as a critique of current conservation practice which, privileging 'origi nal' fabric, cuts across Thai local religious practice.