A brief and informative overview of the practice of Buddhism in Thailand, directed to travellers.
THAI Online Library
Buddhism
Pali & the Tipitaka
Thai Buddhist Calendar
An orientation to the Thai calendar, including brief descriptions of the Thai Lunar Calendar, the Buddhist Era Calendar, and various holidays and festivals that take place according to the full moon in the Buddhist Calendar.
Historical overview of the Pali language
The language of the Theravada canonical texts is Pali (lit."text"). Pali, based on a dialect of Middle Indo-Aryan, is the language that was spoken in central India during the Buddha's time.
What is Theravada Buddhism?
An overview of the basic concepts and doctrines of Theravada Buddhism. - By John Bullitt.
An Overview of Buddhism
An article that explains a short history of Buddhism, its basic priciples and its spread throughout Asia.
Buddhism in Southeast Asia
A brief historical overview of Buddhist practices in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Gietnam, Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula. - From Budhanet.net
Basic Buddhist mantra/prayer
The complete transcription and translation of one of the most important Buddhist prayers, beginning with "namo tassa bhagavato."
The Story of Rue See Dat Ton
A general overview of ruesee datton (Thai stretching exercise), its place in history and descriptions of a few basic postures.
Overview of Rajgir, India
An overview of Rajgir, India, where Jivaka lived, and where meetings of the first Buddhist sangha took place.