Thai Buddhism
E940332
Thai Buddhism is the predominant form of Buddhism in Thailand, characterized mainly by Theravāda doctrine, a strong monastic tradition, and deep integration with Thai culture, rituals, and kingship.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Thai Buddhism canonical | 6 |
| Buddhism in Thailand | 1 |
| Southeast Asian Theravada | 1 |
| Thai Theravada | 1 |
| Thai Theravada Buddhism | 1 |
| Thai Theravāda | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11674236 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Thai Buddhism Context triple: [Ānanda, veneratedIn, Thai Buddhism]
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A.
Theravada
Theravada is the oldest surviving school of Buddhism, emphasizing the Pali Canon and the path of individual liberation through monastic discipline and meditation.
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B.
Thai Buddhists
Thai Buddhists are followers of Buddhism in Thailand, predominantly practicing Theravada traditions that deeply influence the country’s culture, rituals, and daily life.
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C.
Vietnamese Buddhism
Vietnamese Buddhism is a tradition of Buddhism in Vietnam known for blending Mahayana and local practices and for inspiring socially active movements such as Engaged Buddhism.
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D.
Thai Forest Tradition
The Thai Forest Tradition is a monastic movement within Theravada Buddhism that emphasizes strict adherence to the Vinaya, intensive meditation practice, and living simply in forest seclusion to cultivate insight and liberation.
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E.
Hoa Hao Buddhism
Hoa Hao Buddhism is a 20th-century Vietnamese Buddhist reform movement known for its emphasis on simplicity, lay practice, and social engagement, with a significant following among Vietnamese communities, including in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Thai Buddhism Target entity description: Thai Buddhism is the predominant form of Buddhism in Thailand, characterized mainly by Theravāda doctrine, a strong monastic tradition, and deep integration with Thai culture, rituals, and kingship.
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A.
Theravada
Theravada is the oldest surviving school of Buddhism, emphasizing the Pali Canon and the path of individual liberation through monastic discipline and meditation.
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B.
Thai Buddhists
Thai Buddhists are followers of Buddhism in Thailand, predominantly practicing Theravada traditions that deeply influence the country’s culture, rituals, and daily life.
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C.
Vietnamese Buddhism
Vietnamese Buddhism is a tradition of Buddhism in Vietnam known for blending Mahayana and local practices and for inspiring socially active movements such as Engaged Buddhism.
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D.
Thai Forest Tradition
The Thai Forest Tradition is a monastic movement within Theravada Buddhism that emphasizes strict adherence to the Vinaya, intensive meditation practice, and living simply in forest seclusion to cultivate insight and liberation.
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E.
Hoa Hao Buddhism
Hoa Hao Buddhism is a 20th-century Vietnamese Buddhist reform movement known for its emphasis on simplicity, lay practice, and social engagement, with a significant following among Vietnamese communities, including in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist tradition
ⓘ
Theravāda Buddhism ⓘ |
| associatedLanguage | Thai language ⓘ |
| country | Thailand ⓘ |
| doctrinalBasis | Theravāda doctrine ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
karma
ⓘ
meditation ⓘ merit-making ⓘ monastic discipline ⓘ rebirth ⓘ |
| hasArchitectureStyle | Thai temple architecture ⓘ |
| hasArtStyle | Thai Buddhist art ⓘ |
| hasCenter |
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
ⓘ
Wat Pho ⓘ Wat Phra Kaew ⓘ Wat Phra That Doi Suthep ⓘ |
| hasEducationalInstitution |
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
ⓘ
Mahamakut Buddhist University ⓘ
linked to:
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
|
| hasFestival |
Asalha Bucha Day
ⓘ
Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa) ⓘ
linked to:
Buddhist Lent
End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa) ⓘ
linked to:
Boun Ok Phansa
Makha Bucha Day ⓘ Visakha Bucha Day ⓘ |
| hasInstitution |
Office of National Buddhism
ⓘ
Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand ⓘ |
| hasMonasticOrder |
Thai Sangha
ⓘ
linked to:
Sangha
|
| hasMonasticRole |
Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
ⓘ
linked to:
Supreme Patriarch of the Mahanikaya order
abbot ⓘ provincial ecclesiastical governor ⓘ |
| hasMovement |
Dhammakaya movement
ⓘ
Santi Asoke movement ⓘ Thai Forest Tradition ⓘ |
| hasNotableMonk |
Ajahn Chah Subhaddo
ⓘ
Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta ⓘ Buddhadasa Bhikkhu ⓘ Luang Pu Thuat ⓘ Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara ⓘ
linked to:
Somdet Phra
|
| hasObjectOfVeneration |
Buddha relics
ⓘ
Emerald Buddha ⓘ
linked to:
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
|
| hasPractice |
alms-round
ⓘ
amulet veneration ⓘ chanting in Pāli ⓘ meditation retreats ⓘ ordination of monks ⓘ temple fairs ⓘ temporary ordination of men ⓘ veneration of Buddha images ⓘ |
| hasRitual |
funeral rites
ⓘ
house blessing ⓘ merit-making ceremonies ⓘ monk blessing ceremonies ⓘ ordination ceremony (upasampadā) ⓘ |
| hasSchool |
Dhammayuttika Nikaya
ⓘ
Maha Nikaya ⓘ |
| hasSyncretismWith |
Brahmanical-Hindu elements
ⓘ
Thai folk religion ⓘ |
| includesBelief |
efficacy of sacred objects
ⓘ
heaven and hell realms ⓘ protective power of merit ⓘ |
| influences |
Thai ethics
ⓘ
Thai festivals and holidays ⓘ Thai law on Sangha administration ⓘ Thai social norms ⓘ |
| integratedWith |
Thai culture
ⓘ
Thai festivals ⓘ Thai kingship ⓘ Thai rituals ⓘ |
| languageOfScripture | Pāli ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
Thai monarchy
ⓘ
linked to:
Chakri Dynasty
|
| predominantReligionIn | Thailand ⓘ |
| regulatedBy | Sangha Act of Thailand ⓘ |
| requiresForKingship | Buddhist king ⓘ |
| scripturalCanon |
Pāli Canon
ⓘ
linked to:
the Pali Canon
|
| stateReligionStatus | de facto state religion of Thailand ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Thai Buddhism Description of subject: Thai Buddhism is the predominant form of Buddhism in Thailand, characterized mainly by Theravāda doctrine, a strong monastic tradition, and deep integration with Thai culture, rituals, and kingship.
Referenced by (11)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Thai Buddhism
linked to: Thai Buddhism
linked to: Thai Buddhism
linked to: Thai Buddhism