Creation of the Identity of the Lanna Buddhist Community.

Abstract

This academic article searching from the Tripitaka and academic documents to study the identity of the Lanna community. It was found that the people in the community maintained good traditions by strengthening their strengths such as preserve the tradition that has been handed down and to strengthen weaknesses in order to strengthen both physically and mentally of the people. Having a Unique identity of a particular community which makes it known or remembered. In which each society has its own cultural identity like the Lanna Buddhist community refers to the people living in the 8 provinces of the northern region who practice Buddhism. The development of the identity of the Lanna Buddhist community will be strengthened by using Buddhism as an important tool in line with the needs of the community. This will lead to the creation of the propagation principles of Buddhism to meet the needs of the community and a fast-moving society. It can be regarded as a national development policy for sustainable security. This will create both physical and mental immunity of the people in the community with Buddhism, contribute to the creation of a highly productive and stable Thai society from self-development to family, community, nation and global society. It is to build faith that has good guidelines until the development of the community is strong and sustainable.