Rian Thai Vol.1/2008

CONTENTS

  • Self-Sacrifice of the Kings in the Simhasana Dvatrisika and Thai Buddhist Narratives
    (Author: Arthid Sheravanichkul)
  • “Anucha” :The Younger Brother in Ramakien and Parallels with Thai Historical Narratives
    (Author : Frederick B. Goss)
  • Reconsidering the ‘Museum Effect’ in Modern Thai Buddhism and Art
    (Author : Justin T. McDaniel)
  • Framing the Universe: Cosmography and the “Discourse of the Frame” in Traiphum Phra Ruang
    (Author : Namphueng Padamalangula)
  • Dhammakaya, Tathagatagarbha and Other-Emptiness: A Comparison between Luang Pho Sot’s Thammakai Meditation System and Tibetan Shentong Tradition
    (Author : Potprecha Cholvijarn)
  • Buddha Bless and Dharma Products: A New Trend of Dharma Teaching in Thailand
    (Author : Pram Sounsamut)
  • Khamti Buddhism and Culture: An Observation from a Visit to Khamti Land in Arunachal Pradesh in 2007
    (Author : Siraporn Nathalang)
  • The Princess of Saenwi: A Tragic Romance of a Shan Princess
    (Author : Suchitra Chongstitvatana)
  • The First Augury Chicken in Thai Myth: Its Relations to Power and Wisdom
    (Author : Sukanya Sujachaya)

Honorary Editors

  • Yoneo Ishii, The National Institute for the Humanities, Tokyo
  • William J. Klausner, Institute of Security and International Studies, Bangkok
  • Pranee Kullavanich, Sirindhorn Thai Center, Bangkok
  • Elizabeth Moore, School of Oriental and African Studies, London
  • Peter Skilling, Ecole fracaise d’Extreme-Orient, Bangkok and Paris

Editorial Board

  • Suchitra Chongstitvatana, Director, Institute of Thai Studies
  • Arthit Thongtak, Deputy Director, Institute of Thai Studies
  • Supakorn Ditapan, Deputy Director, Institute of Thai Studies
  • Ritirong Jiwakanon, Deputy Director, Institute of Thai Studies

Assisant Editor

  • Frederick Goss