Buddhism in Xishungbanna :History Culture and Lanna Reletionship

Abstract

The study Buddhism in Xishuangbanna: history, culture and Lanna relationship. The purpose is to study the history of Buddhism, education management, Buddhism and culture in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China, and study the relationship of religious and cultural Xishuangbanna with group of Lanna. Target groups include religious and cultural leaders in Xishuangbanna, as abbot of Wat Pajie, Culture Xishuangbanna, religious leaders and civic groups in the Northern Region 6, as coadjutor vicar, provincial culture, religious experts and cultural figure of 10-15 persons. Tools used in research are depth interviews. The data were analyzed using content analysis by analyzing data from a study document, interviews, links and relationships, and checked for accuracy and reliability of content by linking content in the history of Buddhism, Buddhism and culture, and the relationship between Buddhism and Lanna history. The relationship between the religious and cultural past and present. Management in Xishuangbanna linked to the management of Buddhism in Lanna.

The results found that

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   Buddhism in Xishuangbanna. There are two Indian monks by elephant propagate Buddhism came to Xishuangbanna. Then came the Xishuangbanna to have been influenced by Buddhism Lanna over. Buddhist sect Theravada is bureau of Wat Pa Dang and bureau of Wat Suan Dok. Theravada Buddhist sect Lanna, both the origin of Lanna (Chiang Mai) has spread through Xishuangbanna pass of Chiang Tung. Theravada Buddhism in Xishuangbanna were stagnant during the Cultural Revolution for over 20 years, has been restored to demand restoration of Theravada Buddhism from the Tai Lue and monks who went to study abroad. In particular, he came to study in the United States. Especially in the Northern Territory. Upon returning to Xishuangbanna brought the knowledge gained in the study and a form of cultural activities to revive in Xishuangbanna.

   
   

Management of Buddhism and culture

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   Traditional Management of Buddhism. The measurement-centric managed services. Temple in Xishuangbanna is divided into four levels. The first level is a measure of the king who ruled the city of Xishuangbanna and support. The second level is a measure that has been created by Wat Maha Rajatan Muang support by Chao Muang. The third level was formed by temples at the head of a small group of several village temples, usually consisting of about ten villages. The fourth level is all the temples in Xishuangbanna.

   
   


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   Buddhist Association of Xishuangbanna Province. Buddhist Association of Xishuangbanna founded on March 31, 2506. And in 2509 the Cultural Revolution, Buddhist Association canceled, and has been established in the year 2523. Wat Pajie is the headquarters of the Buddhist Association. Since 2533 Buddhist Association of Xishuangbanna, the administration is divided according to the various branches of the three branches: the Buddhist Association of the city of Jinghong, Buddhist Association of the city of Muanghai, Buddhist Association and the city of Muangla. The role of the Buddhist Association is to help raise awareness to the public about AIDS prevention, environmental protection, and assistance from those who have been affected by natural disasters. Wat Pajie also has an important role in the development of tourism in Xishuangbanna, preserving the traditional culture of the Tai Lue, and stabilization of local society. This role has been recognized by the local government. Most involved with the Buddhist Association of Thailand.

   
   

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   Relationship of Buddhism and culture of Xishuangbanna and Lanna. Such as history relations, relations spiritualism linked to Buddhism, cultural and traditional relations, language and literature relations, and Sangha education relations.