Category: ReligionPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
พระพุทธศาสนา
/phra-phut-tha-saat-sa-naa/Roman
English meaning: Buddhism
Definition
The religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). About 95% of Thailand's population practices Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism is central to Thai identity, daily life, festivals, and governance. Thailand's king is constitutionally required to be a Buddhist. Monks (sangha) play important social roles.
Example
“พระพุทธศาสนาเป็นศาสนาประจำชาติของไทย”
In English: “Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand.”
Literary Heritage
“อย่าอาลัยในคนที่ไม่คิดถึงเรา”
/Ya alai nai khon thi mai khit thueng rao/
“Do not mourn for one who does not think of you.”
“ความรักเป็นสิ่งที่ยิ่งใหญ่กว่าอำนาจ”
/Khwam rak pen sing thi ying yai kwa amnat/
“Love is something greater than power.”
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