AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF PHRA THAT CHOM THONG LANNA LEGEND

Abstract

This research article has 3 objectives: 1. The history and development 
of the legend of Phra That in Lanna literature. It is found that most villagers have 
read books related to the legend of Phra Borommathat Jomthong. heard and 
listened to legends from parents. grandparents. ancestors or from listening to 
sermons at Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong. that made the history or the knowledge  
about the legend of this Phra That has been transmitted and cultivated until being 
part of the way of life of the Chom Thong people. The legend of Phra That Chom 
Thong Lanna found that the legend of Phra Takkhinmoli That Chao consisted of 
verses 1-9. that is. Doi Chom Thong had the appearance of a high mountain from 
other plains. At the top of this mountain in the Buddha's time there was a city 
named “Angkarattha City" The ruler of that city was named Phraya Angkrattha. The 
Buddha. knowing with his intellect. came to the city of Angkarattha. He preached the 
Dhamma and prophesied that "When we reach Nirvana. our right head will be 
enshrined at this Doi Chom Thong" and then returned. Analyzing the legend of Phra 
That Chom Thong Lanna. it was found that 1 historical aspect indicates the creation 
of Phra That Chom Thong or Phra That Chao Si Chom Thong 2 maintenance of the 
relics. dedication of things. land and human labor. including the construction of the 
stupa; 3 language aspects: this literature have been uttered or composed in Pali. 
lanna. and Thai; 4 way of life aspects: it is the relics for the year of birth of people 
who were born in  the year of Rat; 5 Buddhist art: it is the place where Phra Thakkhin 
Moly That is enshrined.