カンボジア農村における仏教施設の種類と形成過程

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This paper aims to present the comparative research perspectives of studies on Buddhist places of worshipin mainland Southeast Asia by examining the data collected through a field survey conducted in four districtsin Kampong Thum Province, central Cambodia, during the Buddhist Lent seasons in 2009, 2010, and 2011.Theravada Buddhism had penetrated into almost every part of mainland Southeast Asia by about 1,000years ago. The majority of the lowland populations in mainland Southeast Asian countries are Buddhists,and various kinds of Buddhist practice may be observed in their daily lives. Among the most interestingcharacteristics of Buddhist culture in this area are its commonality and diversity. To uncover the featuresof this, this paper examines 87 Buddhist places of worship with a special focus on their differences andformative processes. By doing so, the paper finally points out two rationales for building Buddhist placesof worship in the area. In the conclusion, this paper emphasizes the importance of time-space analysis ofBuddhist practices, not only to deepen an understanding of the dynamic formation of Theravada culture inmainland Southeast Asia but also to explore the significance of religious practices in human life.
2013-07-31