Indo-Thai Historical and Cultural Linkages

Download or read book Indo-Thai Historical and Cultural Linkages written by Sachchidanand Sahai and published by Manohar Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together papers which were presented at a seminar to explore Indo-Thai historical and cultural linkages and the age old relationship between the two countries, its historical contribution to the formation of global Asian Civilisation and consciousness in today's world. The topics discussed include the linkages between Hinduism and Buddhism in Thailand, Trade Contacts between the two countries from ancient time. Artefacts and Heritage sites, The Theory of Mind in early Buddhist Philosophy, The Tai Communities of Northeast India, The Advent of Buddhism and Early Buddhist Kingdom in Central Thailand and the Mahayana Tradition in Thailand, among many others. Contributors include Ravindra Panth, Kishor K. Basa, Phasook Indrawooth, Amara Srisuchat, Satyavrat Shastri and Ravindra Kumar. This is an invaluable volume for scholars of History, Religion and Culture of India and Thailand.