AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF PILGRIMAGES IN HOLY PLACES IN FOUR SUB-DISTRICTS

Abstract

Thesis subject An analytical study of pilgrimage in the holy places of 4 sub-districts is a qualitative research and field research. The objectives are 1) to study the history and importance of the sacred places of 4 sub-districts 2. ) to study the faith of the pilgrims in the 4 sub-districts pilgrimages 3) to analyze the pilgrimages in the 4 sub-districts pilgrimages by in-depth interviews with key data providers Statistics or methods used for data analysis are Descriptive Content Analysis.

The results showed that

1) Background and significance of the sacred places of the 4 sub-districts. It was found that the place of birth was Lumbiniwan. At present, it has been restored and there is an important permanent object that Buddhists worship, namely "Ashoka's Monolith", indicating that this place is the birthplace of Prince Siddhartha. There is also "Viharn Maya Devi" inside is enshrined a stone carved picture of Queen Siri Maha Maya giving birth to a son. It is an old temple which is contemporary with the Ashoka stone pillars. The place where enlightenment is Bodhgaya, is the Buddhamonthon, regarded as the Pathivinabhi. The navel of the world is the center of the world. The place where the first sermons and other sermons are performed to Benjawak Key and the group of Lord Buddha in the area of Isipatanamaruekhathaiyawan forest The place of parinirvana is Kushinagar has been restored and contains important relics. The most popular place for Buddhists to pay homage is "Parinirvana Stupa" is an upside-down stupa that was popular during the reign of King Ashoka.

2) The faith of the pilgrims in the 4 sub-districts pilgrims was found to arise from the desire to accumulate merit according to the beliefs of Buddhism. by traveling to pay homage to the important places of Buddhism, namely the sacred places of 4 sub-districts, consisting of the place of birth place of enlightenment Place of sermon These four places are places where Buddhists wish to travel to pay homage to their true faith and devotion. karma For believers who go on a pilgrimage to worship, they will gain virtue, i.e. helping to increase the value or increase merit in Buddhism. along with the moral principles that have been applied in daily life After one's death, one can reach the heavenly world.

3) Analyze the pilgrimage in the sacred places of the 4 sub-districts. It was found that the pilgrim motivation aspect arising from the veneration of the Lord Buddha, it is the culmination of all veneration Because the Lord Buddha has infinite power when a person has faith in objects that should be venerated, which represent the Lord Buddha. The merit therefore sends them to a peaceful place. Regarding the value received after paying homage to all 4 sacred places, I was filled with joy and gratitude for praying and meditating as if I had met the Lord Buddha. On the side of karma, he gains negligence in living his life, with little time remaining, one should hasten to build up merit and virtue.