Thai

= The Culture of Thailand  = This is a traditional tom yum goong. || Material Aspects of Culture: Art || Music Food Clothing Religon Literature Holidays Non-Material Aspects of Culture: Ideas of Mosesty Ideas of Beauty Child-Raising Relationship to Animals Ideas of Sins Ideas of Justice Ideas about Disease and Illness Roles Based on Age, Sex, Class, Jobs, etc. How to Handle Emotions Attitudes Toward Family Conversational Norms Body Language Rites of Passage
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 * This is a large stone sculpture of a Buddha outside a temple.
 * 1) A Buddha is a very important aspect in the Thai culture, but more importantly in Thai art. The Buddha is very important because it comes fromt the main religion of Thailand which is Buddism. The Thai Buddha is featured in sculptures and in paintings. A Buddha is basically a man in a robe with his hand folded in a certain position which means what gift the Buddha gives to you if you pray there. It also represents which Buddha is the statue made for. Many Buddhas are built in a village so that the village has protection from a wide range of enemies.
 * 2) The legend and creation of the Buddha is based of a real man. Siddhārtha Gautama was a spiritual teacher in ancient history; he was the man that started the main religion in Thailand which is Buddhism. Gautama lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE. He now is known as the primary figure in Buddhism, but he was not liked by family because multiple family members thought he should share the limelight. Gautama is featured as a god in many other religions such as Hinduism, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and Bahai faith.
 * 3) The Buddha is seen in many places in Thailand today. Buddhas are placed around Thai cities and villages, and many are tourist attractions. Obivously, Buddhas are inside and around temples. Small Buddhas can be placed outside homes in Thailand as a good omn. Buddhas are often on amulets which people where around their neck for good luck. During weddings in Thai culture, people give gifts and food to monks and Buddha as a sign of respect and worship.