The Way of Life of the Buddhist Community in Relations to Phanom Rung Castle, Chaloem Phrakiat District, Buriram Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the way of life of the Buddhist community in relations to the castle; 2) to study the way of life of the Buddhist community in relations to the Phanom Rung Castle, Chaloem Phrakiat District, Buriram province; 3) analyze the way of life of the Buddhist community in relations to Phanom Rung Castle. This study was conducted by means of qualitative research using the interviews of 40 key informants. The research results were as follows: The way of life of the Buddhist community in relations to the castle: it is 1) the civilization of the Buriram people as a gateway to civilization, language, buildings, traditions, culture and beliefs.; 2) Buriram's culture and castle as an ancient civilization with beautiful culture and tradition or ancient sites and archaeological sites that indicate the past prosperity such as various castles in Buriram province.The way of life of the Buddhist community interacting with the Phanom Rung Castle: it can be divided into 3 issues: 1) the way of life and Phanom Rung Castle, raising awareness, belief civilization appears on Phanom Rung Castle; 2) culture is the growth of life and the beauty of language; 3) traditions and rituals of the Buddhist community related to Phanom Rung Castle are the worship ceremony of the sacred things of Phanom Rung Castle, the ceremony of worshiping the eight petals lotus, the worshiping ceremony of the golden castle god. An analysis of the way of life of the Buddhist community in relations to Phanom Rung Castle, Chaloem Phrakiat District, Buriram Province: the values were shown in each aspect as follows: 1) Buddhist ethics: religious affairs, government, and politics’ 2) Artistic value: the value of carved images that convey meaning; 3) Culture: dress value, gratitude towards the deceased benefactor; 4) Traditions: and ‘Heet 12’, worshiping the Triple Gems; 5) Rituals: mostly related to sacrificial offerings to the deceased ancestors as a ritual that expresses gratitude