Way of faith according to Kruba Chao Sriwichai

Abstract

This academic article aims to explore Kruba Chao Srivijaya's perspective on the 
practice of faith. The Kruba is a word used to refer to monks in Lanna who have moral 
precepts or have a practice that is respected by the general public, a person who has 
sacrificed Committed to both mental and social development at the same time. In this 
section, the most famous Kruba in Lanna is Kruba Chao Sriwichai. This article talks 
about building faith in the form of Kruba Chao Sriwichai. Kruba has focused on using 
unity as an important tool. The fact that Kruba Chao Sriwichai became famous. He is 
accepted by the Lanna people and Thai people because of his strict practices. Kruba 
Chao Sriwichai is a person of pure morality. He is a symbol or representative of the 
religious ideological struggle. He is a leader in the construction and restoration of many 
place of worship archaeological sites throughout the land of Lanna. The way of faith 
of Kruba Chao Srivichai appears to be an important role in building faith for Lanna 
Buddhists, summarized in 4 points: 1) role in Buddhism, 2) role in local beliefs, 3) 
political role, and 4) role in tolerance. This role can be considered the most important 
role in building the faith of Kruba Chao Sriwichai. With the words of the Dharma that 
"Mara does not exist, merit does not arise."