Role of Millionaire in Supporting Buddhism in the Dhammapada Commentary

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are 1) 1. To study the history of rich people who supported Buddhism in the Dhammapada Commentary. 2. To study the role of rich people who support Buddhism in the Dhammapada Commentary. 3. To analyze the role of wealthy people who support Buddhism in the Dhammapada Commentary. It is a documentary research Study information from the compilation of information from the Dhammapada Commentary, Parts 1-8, related to the history and role of millionaires.

             The research results found that

1. History of the wealthy people who supported Buddhism in the Dhammapada Commentary. It was found that each millionaire has a different status and life path. Some of you have been wealthy since birth and have full lives. Some people were born into wealthy families. Later became poor Some people were not born into wealthy families. Later he became a millionaire. Each person has created merit. Counting countless worlds and lives When the time comes that merit results in wealth. Met the Buddha, listened to the teachings and finally understood the Dhamma. Have the Triple Gem as a refuge throughout your life.
2. It was found that millionaires played a role in patronizing Buddhism. Anathapindika Setthi donated Build Phra Chetawan Temple Chotika Setthi offered sugarcane juice to the pharmacy. Built Phra Khanthakudi with gems Offering Thai food to 6,800,000 monks. Mendaka Setthi built a pavilion and held a 4-month celebration. Khosaka Setthi used his father's inheritance and King Uthen's gift to donate it to build an almshouse to feed the poor. Build Khositaram Temple, donate alms to make merit, Chitta Setthi, donate to Ampathakawan Garden. Let's build Ampathakaram. Support monks who come from all over.
3. It was found that all millionaires had great faith in Buddhism. Met the Lord Buddha and listened to the teachings, so he turned to Buddhism. Providing support in the areas of 4 factors as an example of support and nourishment of Buddhism until now.