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Cambodian Buddhism

Merged Buddhism with pre-Buddhist folk elements.

What is the historical origin of Cambodian Buddhism and how did it integrate pre-Buddhist beliefs?
How do animist practices manifest in contemporary Cambodian Buddhist rituals?
What role do guardian spirits (“neak ta”) play in Cambodian Buddhist temples?
How has ancestor worship influenced Cambodian Buddhist ceremonies?
What are the main pre-Buddhist deities still venerated within Cambodian Buddhism?
How do spirit houses reflect the fusion of Buddhism and folk beliefs in Cambodia?
In what ways did Angkorian religion shape modern Cambodian Buddhist practices?
What is the significance of the Pchum Ben festival in blending folk and Buddhist traditions?
How do Cambodian monks incorporate local magical rituals into their ordination ceremonies?
What are the healing rituals performed by Buddhist monks influenced by indigenous beliefs?
How do Khmer Buddhist amulets and talismans reflect pre-Buddhist symbolism?
What is the role of mediumship and spirit possession in Cambodian Buddhist communities?
How do folk beliefs affect the daily devotional practices of Cambodian lay Buddhists?
What local myths or legends are integrated into Cambodian Buddhist temple art?
How did the Khmer Rouge era impact the syncretic practices of Cambodian Buddhism?
How have Cambodian Buddhist festivals evolved to include folk elements over time?
What is the relationship between Cambodian Buddhism and Cham or tribal animist groups?
How do Cambodian Buddhist funerary rites incorporate pre-Buddhist customs?
What debates exist today within Cambodia about preserving traditional folk-Buddhist syncretism?
How do Cambodian Buddhist teachings address the use of magic and protective charms rooted in folk tradition?