Brahmanism
noun
Brah·man·ism
ˈbrä-mə-ˌni-zəm 
: orthodox Hinduism adhering to the pantheism of the Vedas and to the ancient sacrifices and family ceremonies
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Although Buddhism is the leading religion in Thailand, and by proxy Thai Town, the cultivation of spirit houses and the offerings that go along with them actually originates from animism mixed with Brahmanism (an early form of Hinduism), which subsequently made its way into Buddhist beliefs.
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Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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“Brahmanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brahmanism. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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