A Dynamics of Belief and Rite on Phra Mahathat Chedi of Wat Klang Udomwet Effects to People’s Way of Life in Phanom Phrai District, Roi-Et Province

Abstract

          The objectives of the research article were 1) to study the beliefs and rituals,  2) to study the rituals model that treat to Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves, 3) to study the dynamics of beliefs and rituals about Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves towards to the affected lives of people in Pranom Prai district, Roi-Et Province. Documentary research and field study using in-depth interview were used for research design. The target groups monks, leaders, experts and people of the general public, and there were totally 215 people, and the population of the in - depth interviewees was 12 samples/people. The research instrument was an interview form. Data from the interviews were analyzed by descriptive method.

          The research results were as follows: 1. The aspect of beliefs and rituals about Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves, in PranomPrai district, Roi-Et Province, results showed that PranomPrai district have confidence and faith in  Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves. It is very important that most people believed in Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves is sacred to protect children all the peace and escape from danger at all. The ritual for the worship of relics is a sacrificial offering to the fireballs. The ritual has been practiced until it became a tradition to be observed annually. 2. Model of ritual practices at Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves, in Pranom Prai district, Roi-Et  Province showed that the majority of Pranom Prai people continue to practice faith-based activities whether to give in order to release greedy from the objects, to pray and accept the precepts for training the body, speech and mind in good faith to dedicate the merit. They were also happy to share the Dharma and the sanctuary, to pray for yourself, and pray for spiritual growth to purify the mind, bright, calm (worship), a candlelit procession to worship with flowers, incense, scented candles (stimulus worship) mental prayer/gold and wish for the success including sprinkling of holy water in order to be happy revitalize both body and mind. 3. The impact of the dynamics of beliefs and rituals about Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves towards to the lifestyles of people in PranomPrai district,  Roi-Et Province showed that the majority of population have the same opinion about the production, distribution, trade flows in the community, the business has more actual, having pilgrims and tourists that has changed dramatically. Social issues have come true with buildings rising, waste and environmental problems, lack of courtesy complementary, lack of harmonious and are selfish and exploitation. In addition, there were the mental value of the community that most are aimed at generating revenue and benefits. For the center of people’s minds in the community is Phramahathat Chedi Wat Klang Udomves, it has reflected the view of usual practice from the past to the present.