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Intertwinement Of Animism And Buddhism

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Horror Films and Malicious Spirits: Intertwinement of Buddhism and Animism
Southeast Asia is a region of great antiquity and incredible religious diversity. In contemporary times, animistic views are often disregarded. It is seen as irrational and illogical as opposed to standard societal norms and behaviour set by modernity. However, in reality, Animism and Buddhism are coexisting, overlapping and complementing each other. Hitherto, syncretism of folk religion and Buddhism in Thai society remains a dominant religion. As J. Bowker stated, folk religion are non-official religious beliefs and practices which do not adhere to societal norms but remain popular with rural and urban inhabitants, illustrated by Thailand’s fascination with Phiis in …show more content…

There are two main types of Phii – the Guardian and the Malevolent – which are respected and feared by many as they can either bring good or harm to one. “Phii” is usually associated with malevolent spirits which are angry, vicious agents who attack any human beings who step into their domain. People are usually advised to avoid provoking or interacting with them unless it is within a ritualistic setting with a professional (A. R. Kapur-fic, p.219). They are spirits who have either experienced a premature or a terrible death. Hence, being unsatisfied, furious that their life line was cut and thus, jealous of the living, Phiis continue to roam the Earth and attack anyone …show more content…

Thailand is part of this region built upon centuries of Buddhism and for an even longer time for Animism. Not only is Animism practiced and seen in every minute of a Thai’s life, it basically sets the foundation of their economic growth. Thailand relies largely on tourism. In 2013, over 26 million visitors arrived in Thailand, a 19.6% increase since 2012 (TAT News, 2014). Thailand is well-known for their friendly people, affordability and most importantly, their Buddhist heritage. Buddhist temples in Thailand such as Wat Arun are main attractions for tourists. With Animism being so intricately linked with Buddhism, it is possible that both these religions will continue to dominate for a very long

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