Thailand - The Land of White Elephants

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Mar 31, 2016
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Thailand is a Southeast Asian country, known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha.Thailand is often referred to as “The Land of Buddhism”, the best country in the world for those looking to study the teachings of the Buddha, the Theravada branch of the teachings. Thailand’s reputation as the center of Buddhism is well renowned, with numerous people from all over the world often times coming to Thailand and even learning Thai so that they can study Buddhism there. Buddhism is so revered in Thai culture that it is considered a tradition for Thai men to become monks at one point in their lives, even for a short period of time.