AN ANALYSIS OF PEOPLE'S BELIEFS IN WORSHIPING SACRED OBJECT IN MUEANG DISTRICT, NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research objectives were: (1) to study belief principles according to Theravada Buddhism,  (2) to study belief principles in the worship of sacred objects among people in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and (3) to analyze the worship of sacred objects according to the belief principles of people in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. This research was qualitative research. The study findings revealed that:

1) Belief principles according to Theravada Buddhism are beliefs or faith that must be correct, which must be faith in the Triple Gem. Faith that is accompanied by wisdom will be correct faith in Buddhist principles. The Buddha taught to believe in karma and the results of karma, to believe that beings have karma as their own possession.

2) Belief principles in the worship of sacred objects among people in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province - Thai society has believed since ancient times that incantations, psychic powers, meditation concentration, and the power of Buddha's virtues that are contained in sacred objects serve as spiritual anchors in the lives of Thai people who follow Buddhism, serving as their own refuge.

3) Analysis of the worship of sacred objects according to the belief principles of people in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province - The important value comes from faith in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, which can be truly practiced. Thai society has believed since ancient times that the power of Buddha's virtues contained in sacred objects arises from belief and faith in the sanctity of those sacred objects.