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Thailand is a country that allows full freedom to all the religions. The Thais adhere to Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and other religions, with Theravada Buddhism as the national religion. Thailand is one of the most strongly Buddhist countries in the world, and Buddhism is practiced by more than 90% Thais.
Buddhism continues to cast a strong influence on daily life. The heart of social and religious life of Thai people is the temple or Wat, which is the driving force in the morals of Thai communities. Apart from this it traditionally serve the purposes such as housing, village, school, hospital, pharmacy and a Community Center. As a symbol of the spiritual center of the community, people often go to Wat for their inner serenity and some go for art and cultural studies. Buddhism has provided incomparable artistic foundation to the country and it’s cultural. The construction and architecture of the temples are full of history of the country, the stories of Buddhist religion and Thai culture, the country's history, history of Buddhism and Thai culture.
Meditation is one of the most popular aspects of Buddhism, which is regularly exercised by many Thai as a means of promoting inner peace and happiness. Regardless of religious beliefs, visitors to Thailand can learn the basics of meditation at various centers across the country.
