THE FUNERAL TRADITION OF STUDY OF JAN VAN PARISH COMMUNITY. SI NARONG DISTRICT SURIN PROVINCE

Abstract

This thesis is studying the cremation ceremony tradition of Jan Van Sub-District community, Si Narong District, Surin Province, and analytical studying Dhamma riddles appearing in cremation ceremony of Jan Van Sub-District community, Si Narong District, Surin Province.

The result of studying the concept of death and cremation tradition appeared in Theravada Buddhist scripture is that death is a process of life finishing i.e. dying, the end of life. In Theravada Buddhism, the concept of death is considered to be natural to life process, but the essential of death makes us to cultivate good things in life. It can be the equipment to teach Dhamma and to exert Dhamma practice to achieve the Buddhist goal. The tradition of cremation ceremony appeared in Theravada Buddhist scripture is that in the Buddha's time, there was cremation ceremony only for very important persons such as the Buddha, the Buddha's father, and some Bhikkhus. For the general people, there would be simple immediately ceremony such as burning, burying, leaving for animal's food, and floating in the river.

The result of studying the cremation tradition in Jan Van Sub-District community which are Kuy or Suay people found that there are practices concerning traditions such as the practical norms to the dying persons, the practice to the dead bodies, the practice of cremation liturgy, the practice of cremation ordination, the leading dead body to cremation hall, the practice in cremation, collecting the bone ashes, and merit making in dedication to the dead. At present, there are some changes on the cremation ceremony tradition. In the former time, the dead bodies would be berried before burning, but at the present time, would make merit and burn in a few days later which is influenced by the tradition of the central part of Thailand. However, majority of members of the community still conform strongly to their belief and norms in merit making in dedication to the dead.

The result of analytical studying Dhamma riddles appearing in cremation ceremony of Janvan Sub-District community found that the traditional funerals reflect the value of life epitomizes found in the funeral rites as they do when a patient is near death epitomizes Gratitude. Make their children attend serve. Encouragement to the sick Morale and remind knowingly Khan epitomizes five traditional treats the body as a charity dedicated to the deceased. I believe that charity devoted to children. The deaths have occurred in previous good. In return grace Trinity is essentially meaningless, soulless, all cells have a traditional funeral prayer epitomizes the dedication of charity. The generous to each other Heritage Funeral Home ordination bodies and trailers that morale is very grateful to you. Creating excellent property is a great place. He epitomizes the tradition of cremation Alas, such is the truth of life, every cell in a soulless as a precaution. Respect each other The tradition of philanthropy and dedication to the bones of the dead. Khan was about five, and epitomizes excellent property. It teaches people that The body is composed of four elements or four elements of earth, water, wind is to fire as part of nature. That is a major element in In the end, It included the return to nature. This is called a return to nature, as was the return fire by burning back to Earth by embedding back into the water by Tuesday. Ashes and left to drift in the wind, it floats in space already. Considering that: Humans do not forget Not arrogance Above all, hold that big. Even the pursuit of wealth, it is not possible to keep track of their own. But excellent property is merit, virtue is the only track to have nascent. Water Wind Fire, which is part of nature. That is a major element in In the end, It included the return to nature. This is called a return to nature, as was the return fire by burning back to Earth by embedding back into the water by Tuesday. Ashes and left to drift in the wind, it floats in space already. Considering that: Humans do not forget Not arrogance Above all, hold that big. Even the pursuit of wealth, it is not possible to keep track of their own. But excellent property is merit, virtue is the only track to have nascent. Water Wind Fire, which is part of nature. That is a major element in In the end, It included the return to nature. This is called a return to nature, as was the return fire by burning back to Earth by embedding back into the water by Tuesday. Ashes and left to drift in the wind, it floats in space already. Considering that: Humans do not forget Not arrogance Above all, hold that big. Even the pursuit of wealth, it is not possible to keep track of their own. But excellent property is merit, virtue is the only track to have nascent. It floats in space already. Considering that: Humans do not forget Not arrogance Above all, hold that big. Even the pursuit of wealth, it is not possible to keep track of their own. But excellent property is merit, virtue is the only track to have nascent. It floats in space already. Considering that: Humans do not forget Not arrogance Above all, hold that big. Even the pursuit of wealth, it is not possible to keep track of their own. But excellent property is merit, virtue is the only track to have nascent.