A Study of Value Upapatasantigatha Chanting to Develop the Meditation of Dhamma Practitioners at Wat Phichayayatikaram, Khlong San, Bangkok

Abstract

This article aimed 1) to study chanting in Buddhism. 2) To study the chanting of Upapatasanti Gatha as caltivation tool for Dhamma practitioners. and 3) to analyze the value of the chanting to develop the concentration of Dhamma practitioners at Wat Pitchayayatikaram Khlong San District Bangkok. This is a Qualitative field Research by In-depth-Interview. The key informantion subjects were a group of 15 people who came to practice meditation regularly.

The results of the study found that: chanting It is a complete remembrance of the Buddha's virtues, the Dhamma's virtues, and the Sangha's virtues. has the power and benefits induces firm concentration Have wisdom to consider things. and is also a protection for stability, peace and well-being. Chanting the Upapatasanti Gatha (Mahasantingluang) a total of 271 spells It is an extensive chant. Therefore, it is another form of cultivation for Dhamma practitioners. chanting into 2 parts: 1) chanting the Dhamma to preserve Buddhism. 2) chanting the Dhamma for protection from danger the value of chanting Upapatasanti Gatha help develops the concentration of those who practice Dhamma. Those who chant and expect various benefits, both for oneself and the others as follows: 1) It is a creation of confidence, 2) It is a creation of wisdom, 3) It is a way to drive out laziness. and eliminate selfishness 4) A calm mind is concentrated. while chanting, 5) He meets the Lord Buddha, That is to say having a virtuos body and speech (sila), having a steady and calm mind (samadhi), and having knowledge of the Triple Gem (pañña). This is equivalent to being able to meet the Lord Buddha. The practice of worship, therefore, is the chanting of Upapatasanti Gatha. (Maha Santi Luang) therefore received the threefold discipline.