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Cambodian Buddhism

What is the historical origin of Cambodian Buddhism and how did it integrate pre-Buddhist beliefs?

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How do animist practices manifest in contemporary Cambodian Buddhist rituals?

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What role do guardian spirits (“neak ta”) play in Cambodian Buddhist temples?

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How has ancestor worship influenced Cambodian Buddhist ceremonies?

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What are the main pre-Buddhist deities still venerated within Cambodian Buddhism?

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How do spirit houses reflect the fusion of Buddhism and folk beliefs in Cambodia?

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In what ways did Angkorian religion shape modern Cambodian Buddhist practices?

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What is the significance of the Pchum Ben festival in blending folk and Buddhist traditions?

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How do Cambodian monks incorporate local magical rituals into their ordination ceremonies?

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What are the healing rituals performed by Buddhist monks influenced by indigenous beliefs?

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How do Khmer Buddhist amulets and talismans reflect pre-Buddhist symbolism?

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What is the role of mediumship and spirit possession in Cambodian Buddhist communities?

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How do folk beliefs affect the daily devotional practices of Cambodian lay Buddhists?

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What local myths or legends are integrated into Cambodian Buddhist temple art?

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How did the Khmer Rouge era impact the syncretic practices of Cambodian Buddhism?

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How have Cambodian Buddhist festivals evolved to include folk elements over time?

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What is the relationship between Cambodian Buddhism and Cham or tribal animist groups?

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How do Cambodian Buddhist funerary rites incorporate pre-Buddhist customs?

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What debates exist today within Cambodia about preserving traditional folk-Buddhist syncretism?

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How do Cambodian Buddhist teachings address the use of magic and protective charms rooted in folk tradition?

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