Dhammakaya Temple and the Challenge of Abandoned Temples in Thailand
…d, they would cover approximately 50,000 acres. This raises an obvious question: “What caused their abandonment?”
The temples can be grouped into the old and the new temples. The approximately 30,000 old temple…
…ttendees to its ceremonies, despite allegations of bribery. Meanwhile, a concerning trend of temple abandonment sees about 8,000 temples left behind, highlighting a major cultural loss. This prompts a reflection…