Development of Annam Niyaka Buddhism on Vietnamese Style in Thailand

Abstract

          The purpose of this academic article was to study Annam Niyaka Buddhism on Vietnamese Style in Thailand focusing on the history and the development. The article was written by using documentary study, area study with historical method and participatory observation. Results of study indicated that Annam Niyaka is one of the Buddhist sects in Thailand. It has been modeled from Vietnam for more than 200 years and still preserving the identity of Buddhism following Vietnamese way of self. At the same time, the blends became part of Thai society such as dress, prayer and practice in some respects that correlated the retention in Thailand under the encouragement of the monarchy and the government. There is an administrative structure base on Thai Sangha Acts and the number of temples and monks are increasing continually and are currently developing as a part of Thai society.