AN ANALYSIS STUDY OF THE BELIEF ON THE KING NAGA ACCORDING TO THERAVADA BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY OF BAN DAN VILLAGERS, SAMYAEK SUB-DISTRICT, LOENGNOTHA DISTRICT, YASOTHON PROVINCE

Abstract

          The objectives of this research article were :1) to study the belief in the King Naga according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy, 2) to study the belief on the King Naga of the Bandan villagers, Samyaek Sub-district, Loengnoktha District, Yasothon Province and  3) to analyze the Belief on the King Naga according to Theravada Buddhist Philosophy of Bandan Villagers, Samyaek Sub-District,  Loengnoktha District, Yasothon Province. It was a qualitative research by interview. The sample group consisted of 15 persons. Data analysis was done using descriptive methods.

            The results of research found that : 1. The King Naga in Theravada Buddhism, it was found that Buddhism divided the Naga into 1,024 species, divided into 4 families, the Wirupakkha family, Erapaktha family, Chapayaputta family, Kanhakhotoma family. The King Naga can be divided into 2 types according to their place of birth. They can only be born in water. born only on land. 2. The belief on the King Naga of the Ban Dan villagers found that the King Naga is a semi-divine animals and have the power to inspire things to fulfill desire. There is a mix of beliefs between Buddha-Brahmin-Ghost. It is worshiped and has been raised as a master of various ceremonies. This results in the basic ethics of building unity and building solidarity in the community as well. 3. An analysis of the Belief on the King Naga according to Theravada Buddhist Philosophy of Bandan Villagers, Samyaek Sub-District, Loengnoktha District, Yasothon Province, it was found that the Bandan villagers believed in the existence. It was like a god and was raised as a symbol in various rituals in order to lead to the creation of morality for the community and traditional ceremonies have been a way to lead villagers to the path of Dharma practice in Buddhism.