THE ANALYSIS OF BELIEFS ON HOUSE SPIRST (PHRAPHUMI) OF THAI BUDDHISTS IN KHUAN LANG SUB DISTRICT, HATYAI DISTRICT, SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives This thesis are to 1) study the beliefs on gods (Phraphumi) of Thai Buddhists in Khuan Lang sub district, Hatyai district, Songkhla province 2) study the beliefs of Thai Buddhists toward the teachings of Buddhism and 3) analyze the beliefs on gods of Thai Buddhist in Khuan Lang, Hatyai, Songkhla. This research is a qualitative research, highlighting the study of documents, exploring the elemental information from the Tripitaka, exploring the information from the academic texts, relevant research papers and from the interview. The research found that Thai Buddhists in Khuan Lang subdistrict, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province believe that Phraphumi is the goddess of various places and it is believed that Phraphumi can inspire progress peace for the residents. In the Buddhist teachings,Phraphumi is classified as beings of the four-tiered Maharajika in heaven, which is the realm. At the sensual level, just like in the human world, Buddhism has teachings on Devatanussati, which is the remembrance of the angels, that is, the mind is brought to mind in remembrance of the angels and consider the virtues that make a person asgod. Human beings should follow the example of the angels or Phraphumi by making one's mind clean, bright, and calm with charity, precepts, concentration, and wisdom. The beliefs on Phraphumi Analysis of Thai Buddhists in Khuan Lang subdistrict, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province in today's society still have influence on the original beliefs of their ancestors since ancient times. However, if the Sangha uses the principles and teachings of Buddhism such as the law of karma and rebirth and death toThai Buddhists to know and understand how to live their lives correctly. It will help Thai Buddhists gain knowledge and Able to live a peaceful life with wisdom more than faith