The Modern Buddhist Being the Views of a Siamese Minister of State on his Own and other Religions(Paperback, Henry Alabaster)
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About The Book: The Modern Buddhist: Being the Views of a Siamese Minister of State on His Own and Other Religions by Henry Alabaster presents an exploration of Buddhism through the lens of a Siamese statesman. Published in 1871, the book combines Alabaster’s observations with translations of Thai Buddhist texts, notably Chaophraya Thiphakorawong's Nangsue Sadaeng Kitchanukit. It offers insights into Buddhist philosophy, comparative religion, and cultural context, reflecting the spiritual and intellectual landscape of 19th-century Siam and its engagement with Western thought. About The Author: Henry Alabaster (1836–1884) was a British-born diplomat who became a key advisor to King Chulalongkorn of Siam. Initially serving as an interpreter and later acting consul, he contributed to Siam's modernization, overseeing infrastructure projects like Charoen Krung Road and founding national institutions. After returning to Britain, he authored The Wheel of the Law. Alabaster died in 1884, leaving a significant legacy in Siam's development. His descendants, bearing the surname Savetsila, include Air Chief Marshal Siddhi Savetsila. The Title 'The Modern Buddhist Being the Views of a Siamese Minister of State on his Own and other Religions written/authored/edited by Henry Alabaster', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369202430 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 150 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.
