Inscription at the Base of the Buddha’s Disciples: Prasariputra and Pramoggallana found at Wat Phra Keaw Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

This article aims to present the researcher’s observations on a Buddhist disciples’ inscription, which is at the base of the Prasariputra and Pramoggallana, Phra Kaew temple, Chiang Rai province. This inscription is in the Mangpalasapaek and Puspasiriwattanadevarajakanya’s group of inscriptions. The findings were as follows: (1) The first name, which appears in the inscription, is for giving an honor to the person, rather than implying that the person donated money or made a merit, therefore the content in the inscriptions must be carefully interpreted. (2) The essence of desire, the donors wanted to get worldly pleasures and wishes Nirvana finally. (3) The death of Lord “Pra Yod Ngam Moeng” should be January B.E. 2269 Year not B.E. 2271.