Analyzing Parikamma Bhavana of Phraraj Nirodharangsi (Thesaka Thesarangsi) Along with Theravada Buddhist Philosophy

Abstract

The objectives of this research were as follows: 1. to study the Parikamma Bhavana (preliminary stage of medication) according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy; 2. to study the Parikamma Bhavana of Phraraj Nirodharangsi (Thesaka Thesarangsi) and 3. to analyze Parikamma Bhavana of Phraraj Nirodharangsi (Thesaka Thesarangsi) Along with Theravada Buddhist Philosophy. This qualitative research was conducted by studying the scriptures of the Tripitaka, academic papers, and related researches and then categorized systematically. The collected data were analyzed accordingly and then presented descriptively.

The results of research were found that : Parikamma Bhavana according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy is the teaching of the Buddha. The vision that should be brought for Citta-parikamma is the word of charity in order to be well established followed by peace. The method of Parikamma Bhavana; in the first stage: the selection of appropriate sacraments, in the second stage: the practice of meditation, in the third stage: practice meditation until concentration, and in the fourth stage: when the mind is concentrated, consider the five aggregates as a Tilakkhana (the Three Characteristics).

The Parikamma Bhavana of Phraraj Nirodharangsi (Thesaka Thesarangsi) was in the form of concentration on the word “Budho”, controlling one's mind to be in the word “Budho”, letting go all doubts and the mind will be incorporated into the word “Budho”. As for the obstacles in the Parikamma Bhavana were feeling bad luck, lost in enjoyment, haste, weak faith, fear, and skipping practicing.

Analyzing Parikamma Bhavana of Phraraj Nirodharangsi (Thesaka Thesarangsi) Along with Theravada Buddhist Philosophy is consistent with the teachings of the Buddha. The result of the practice resulted in the meditation. In the Tripitaka scriptures, the word “Nimit” was used, but Phraraj Nirodharangsi (Thesaka Thesarangsi) used “Kham-Parikamma” which has the same meaning. Using the word some “Parikamma” if not for peace, it is considered to be a violation of Buddhist philosophy.