Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Buddhism
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Buddha's_birthday
Lao New Year |
| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
spirit worship
|
| gptkbp:features |
Buddhist_temples
|
| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:Buddhist_scriptures
gptkb:Buddhist_art Buddhist_festivals Buddhist_relics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lao Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:includes |
chanting
rituals pilgrimages monastic_community |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Theravada_Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:involves |
offerings to monks
|
| gptkbp:is |
a form of cultural expression
a form of community service a subject of academic study a source of moral guidance celebrated through festivals a part of the national identity influenced by neighboring cultures a source of inspiration for literature a unifying force in society a form of spiritual practice a means of personal development a source of artistic inspiration a source of community identity associated with meditation retreats practiced in rural areas syncretic with animism taught in monasteries integrated with local customs a part of the educational system a form of social service a part of daily life for many Laotians a source of historical continuity a source of resilience in society a source of social cohesion connected to the monarchy practiced by expatriates a_major_religion_in_Laos a_part_of_Lao_heritage a_part_of_the_Lao_diaspora a_part_of_the_Lao_economy a_part_of_the_Lao_language a_part_of_the_Lao_political_landscape a_part_of_the_Lao_worldview influential_in_Lao_culture practiced_by_the_majority_of_Laotians |
| gptkbp:promotes |
ethical conduct
|
| gptkbp:taught |
karma
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| gptkbp:traditions |
gptkb:Laos
meditation |
| gptkbp:values |
compassion
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