Analytical Study Of Buddhist Ethics In Suwannasangkajataka On Mural Painting Of Watphrasingh Woramahaviharn Chiang Mai

Abstract

Buddhist Ethics in Theravada Buddhism was found that it was a principle, a way of thinking and a way of practice to develop human beings into perfect humanity according to the ideals of Theravada Buddhism. The practice of 5 precepts led to achieve primary ethics, the practice of tenfold wholesome courses of action led to achieve intermediate ethics and the practice of Noble Eightfold Path led to achieving high ethics. These practices caused good behaviors for living together in a peaceful society with the ultimate aim as Nibbāna.

          History and background of Suwannasangkhajataka in Wat Phrasingh Waramahavihan, Chiang Mai province were found that story-telling paintings of Suwannana Sangkhachatok, Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan, assumed that it was created by Jek Seng, a Chinese craftsman by using powder painting techniques. This painting had been influenced by western art by applying the styles of Thai and Lanna paintings. The painter brought up the popular literature of the people in that society. Therefore, the political influence, the acceptance of foreign cultures and the flow of culture could be seen here.

          Analysis of ethics and value in the murals Suwannasangkhajataka of Wat Phrasingh Waramahavihan, Chiang Mai province was found that Suwannasangkhajataka the Buddhist ethics appeared in the murals at all 3 levels. Lanna’s identity in the work could reflect the way of life of people in the past that caused a feeling of conscience and guidelines for the practice of Buddhist ethics, values and the penalty for violation of Buddhist ethics. It built ethical awareness with the development of life according to the Buddhist ethics creating ethical results and attracting the attention in Dhamma along with art work.