The Shadow on the Saffron Robe: Unveiling the Hidden Narratives of Khmer Buddhism in Vietnam

Thien Truong wrote this article in Vietnamese, which was published in Luat Khoa Magazine on November 20, 2023. Lee Nguyen translated the article into English.


Sitting in a small room at a temple in Cambodia, a Khmer Krom Buddhist monk was writing in the distinctive script of Theravada Buddhism. While completing his task, the monk was startled by a call from outside. Upon opening the door, he immediately recognized the abbot of Takeo Province.

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