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| Buddhist Architecture: Meaning and Conservation in the Context of Thailand | ||
| 作者 | Khanjanusthiti, Pinraj |
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| 出版日期 | 1996 |
| 頁次 | 252 |
| 出版者 | The University of York |
| 出版者網址 | http://www.york.ac.uk |
| 出版地 | York, UK [約克, 英國] |
| 資料類型 | 博碩士論文=Thesis and Dissertation |
| 使用語言 | 英文=English |
| 學位類別 | 博士 |
| 校院名稱 | York University |
| 畢業年度 | 1996 |
| 關鍵詞 | 尸羅=戒=command=Precept=sila=morality=rule=discipline=prohibition; 佛教人物=Buddhist; 佛教寺院=Buddhist Monastery=Buddhist Temple; 佛教建築=Buddhist Architecture; 修行方法=修行法門=Practice; 福報=福田=功德=Virtue=Merit |
| 摘要 | The aim of this study is to find an appropriate approach to the conservation of the Buddhist monastery in the context of Thailand that complies with international practice and values while, at the same time, it does not deviate from the traditional merit which constitutes the Buddhist culture. Conservation is an outcome or an attempt to solve a cultural problem; therefore it cannot be considered only as a technical or scientific process. Conservation is a way to manage and control cultural changes in order that the culture can be sustained. It must be based on cultural foundations. The application of tradition will enable us to arrive at solutions for conservation problems, and to form judgements about the nature of cultural heritage that are based upon truth and their real values, and not merely upon a set of conventional rules or sentimental preference. Buddhism has been practised in Thailand since the beginning of the Thai kingdom in the early thirteenth century. Over the centuries, monastic architecture, as an outcome of the belief, has developed and changed its character along with the transformation of the religion and the role of the Buddhist Sangha. These changes became apparent at the end of the nineteenth century and have accelerated in the past five decades when Thailand has been facing the influx of foreign culture and modern technology. The new social and political situation results in the changing of attitude towards Buddhism, the Sangha, and the use of monastic architecture. As modern cities develop around them, monasteries are losing their original character, function, and spirit which were the essential qualities of a sacred place. Conservation is seen as a way to control change and provide a basis for development. However, the care of Buddhist monasteries in Thailand can conflict with international approaches. Throughout Thai history, Buddhist monasteries have been repaired and restored as an act of piety. Interventions often involve the removing of original elements and replacing them with new ones, or the demolition of a structure and rebuilding without regard for its historical or archaeological values. The attitude of the Thai towards monastic architecture is based on Buddhist belief. It can be concluded that material representation of the fabric is not considered as important as the continuity and identity of the spirit of the place. It is, therefore, necessary to identify the spirit or the essence of Buddhist architecture, if traditional repair and restoration are to be continued in order that the essence can be maintained or re-created. The thesis will investigate the essence of Buddhist architecture; the social and political changes as well as the problems of development that affect monastic architecture; the nature of conservation, both traditional and international. Finally, suggestions for the philosophical and practical approaches to conservation will be given. |
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| 更新日期 | 2016.06.03 |
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