Participation with the power of faith according to Kruba Chao Sriwichai

Abstract

This academic paper aims to examine the concept of engagement through 
religious belief as advocated by Kruba Chao Srivichai. The land of Lanna has many 
monks who play a role in social development, propagation, and have conduct that is 
respected by many Buddhists. He is a monk who is highly respected by people in the 
area. and is the spiritual leader of the community and people Considered to have a 
high influence on people in the community. Lanna people will call these monks by 
the name "Kruba". The famous Kruba in Lanna is Kruba Chao Sriwichai. It is a monk 
who has a way of creating faith power to drive the participation process to happen. 
Many of the works of Kruba Chao Srivichai use the power of faith to lead participation 
at every step. Kruba presided over the construction. Including the restoration of 
temples almost throughout the northern region. Wherever Kruba Sriwichai goes, he 
always brings with him an image that is an important identity of Kruba, which is "sitting 
heavily" which means presiding over the construction and restoration of temples. It 
can be considered as the most outstanding image of Kruba Chao Sriwichai. His 
important work was the construction of a road up Doi Suthep. Using the process of 
participation of people in the community Also known as “group face” under the 
concept of “working together Common goals, common interests.”