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The Theravada Shift That Reshaped Angkor
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the gradual but profound religious transformation that swept through the Khmer Empire in the 13th and 14th centuries: the shift from Mahayana Buddhism and the devaraja cult to Theravada Buddhism. They focus on King Indravarman III (also known as Srindravarman), who reigned around 1295–1307 and is often credited with officially embracing Theravada. The discussion covers the arrival of Theravada monks from Sri Lanka and the Mon kingdoms, the contrast with the state-sponsored Mahayana under Jayavarman VII, and the social implications of a more egalitarian…
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