STUDY BELIEF AND WORSHIP ABOUT PHRA THAT DOI CHOM THONG MUEANH CHIANG RAI DISTRICT CHIANG RAI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) study the beliefs in Buddhism, 2) study the importance of the chedi according to Buddhism, and 3) study the beliefs and worship of Phra That Doi Chom Thong. The research was conducted by document research, which is the collection of data related to the research from related documents, both from primary and secondary sources. Descriptive content analysis.

          The study found that 1) Belief in Buddhism is the acceptance of something that comes from personal consciousness, whether it is real or not. Some beliefs may be proven or not. In Buddhism, the belief that is the right view must be a belief with reason that consists of wisdom. 2) The chedi is considered a representative of the Lord Buddha and is believed to be an image of the Lord Buddha in every way, with an equal status to the Lord Buddha. Therefore, showing respect to the chedi and building a chedi is a tradition for Buddhists. 3) Belief and worship of the chedi are the foundation of culture and a way of life that has some unique characteristics. In terms of the ideology and beliefs of the Lanna people, there is a combination of beliefs from Buddhism, Brahmanism, and ghosts or superstitions.