Charles F. Keyes Field Notes, Thailand: 1968-10 - 1968-11 (October and November 1968), Mae Sariang and Mahasarakham.

Abstract

Charles F. Keyes Field Notebooks, Thailand: October 1968 and November 1968. Field notes in this document were primarily written in Amphoe Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son Province (Changwat Mae Hong Son), although the last entry was written in Maha Sarakham. This document is preceded by field notes written in Mae Sariang in August and September 1968. Topics: Food Preparation Area; Salāk Ceremonies; Tān Tāēn Ceremony at Wat Chaiyalāp; Pilgrimage Sites Recognized by Northern Thai; Buddhist Responsibilities Associated with Birth Dates; Trip Away; Ceremony Held by Monks for 111 Person; Messianic/Millenarian Elements in Buddhism; Biographical Information on the Cao Khana Amphoe; Tān Tāēn at Wat Kittiwong; Activities.