An Analytical Study of Buddhadhama Principles in Lanna Talisman

Abstract

This thesis entitled "An Analytical Study of Buddhadhama Principles in Lanna Talisman". The three objectives are as follows: 1) to study the evolution and origin of Lanna Yantra. 2) to study the principles of Buddhamma in Lanna Yantra. and 3) to study the analysis of importance and value of Lanna Yantra and the way of life of Lanna people.

The study found that the development of talisman appeared in Lanna society that influenced the beliefs from Buddhism and Brahmanism since ancient times and fighting with primitive religion (Animism) in the area leading to the ritual of faith to negotiate with the sacred power. When looking back at the past of religious values through ritual media by healing the mental problems and creating a morale to people's lives. Talisman in Lanna society is as a symbolic tool stand for faith in order to response to mental states.

The Development from the use of talisman in Lanna that can be concluded that the concept of belief about talisman in Lanna society influenced from Buddhism as follows 1. The influence of the original sect. Hariphunchai (Dvaravati) found the clue of the Ari sect in Mon that has a relationship with Hariphunchai. 2. The influence of Bagan evidenced the Lankawong monks (Raman sect) 3. The influence of Langwong (Singhala sect) as shown of the use of spell to inscribe Yantra. build Buddha images in the reign of Phrya Tilokarāja.

The principle of Buddhadhamma in Lanna talisman found that there is a basic of Buddhadhamma principles such as 5 precepts. salutation to the Triple Gem. virtues of the Budha are the basic that found the introducting abbreviation of each principle into talisman character and found that master of ceremonies inscribe talisman by holding to Dhamma principles in Buddhism of performing talisman ceremony such as threefold training. the four sublime states of mind. virtues for a good household life and Sanghahavatthu to adhere to perform.

The importance of Lanna talisman found that it is the thing offerings with practice that intervenes the content of the Buddhist teachings by creating a symbol that use the abbreviation of the principle to change into a character. We all will find that Lanna talisman is a meaningful thing by changing from the principle to an object and Anussati (consciousness). Therefore. the Lanna talisman is an important offering to the way of life of the Lanna people. However. the talisman in the Lanna society is also a way of propagating the Buddhist principles ingeniously and making people turn to pay respect more Buddhism.

The value of Lanna talisman towards the history and society make known the history mark and evidence of using talisman in each period. That is the dynamic reflection of using talisman in Lanna society from the past to at present. The value of Lanna talisman towards religious as a principle of Buddhist teaching that is abbreviated and intervened in an object and Lanna talisman and leading to possessors of talisman snuggle up to the Buddhist teaching in order to be the principle of way of life and maintaining Buddhism that related to mental value.