The Siam Standard Paritta: Cularaja Paritta, Maharaja Paritta, Etc. Adapted For Religious Rites In Siam For Different Occasions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021277459)

This is a rare and fascinating book on the Buddhist paritta, or protective chants, that are widely used in religious rites in Thailand (formerly Siam). The book includes the text of various parittas, along with their English translations and notes on their use and significance in Thai Buddhism. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Buddhist studies, as well as for practitioners of Thai Buddhism.

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