A Study of the Beliefs and Its Influences Toward Phra That Hariphunchai of Lanna Buddhists

Abstract

Research "Study the beliefs and the influence of beliefs on Phra That Hariphunchai 
Objective of 1) to study the beliefs and the influence of beliefs in Buddhism 2) to study the 
history of Phra That Hariphunchai 3) to analyze the beliefs and the influence of beliefs on the 
relics Hariphunchai of Lanna Buddhists Is a qualitative research Study from primary documents 
Secondary class And interviewing From a group of 20 key informants / persons 
The results are as follows. 
1. Belief means being respected by something that comes from human consciousness.  
In Buddhism. there are 4 types which are 1) Kamasthas believe in the law of karma that exists.  
2) Pakpasut believes that the karma that has been done has the effect. 3) Kammas Sakthastha 
Believe that animals have their own karma. 4) Buddha Bodhisattva Believe in the enlightenment 
of the Lord Buddha. 
2. The history of Phra That Hariphunchai found that the relics were found in the reign of 
Phra Athitthaya. King. ruler of Hariphunchai The place where the royal relics had been used was 
his royal palace. Later dedicated to Wat Phra That Hariphunchai to be a Buddhist worship 
Buddha's relics enshrined And another monk's relics. 
3. Analyze the beliefs and influence of beliefs on Phra That Hariphunchai of Lanna 
Buddhists. Influenced to lull the Lanna Buddhists to live according to the Buddhist doctrine 
consistent with the Lanna lifestyle. To be a peaceful. simple living. with solitude. rationality. being 
humble Respect for the elderly Coexist peacefully. Creating a tradition of worshiping relics 
Bathing. relics. lottery offerings. lantern offerings. Faith is the starting point for progressing towards 
the ultimate goal of life. Lead to practice for intelligence In Buddhism. a reasonable belief must 
be a belief that consists of wisdom.